ARDS

ECMO as rescue for COVID-19 related ARDS: the pros and cons

01 maart 2021

Abstract Using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as rescue respiratory support for COVID-19 related ARDS may be seen as a controversial use of scarce and stretched resources in the context of a global pandemic. We present two cases of COVID-19 related ARDS both requiring ECMO support in an experienced ECMO tertiary…