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Pálfi A, Zöllei É, Varga Z, Tomozi LB, Schulcz D, Bari G, Peták F, Kun-Szabó F, Baráth K, Rudas L, Balogh ÁL, Babik B. Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for COVID-19 in Postpartum Patients: 1-Year Outcome. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:1746-1752. [PMID: 38866659 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Alexandra Pálfi
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Physics and Informatics, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Department of Medical Physics and Informatics, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Pulmonology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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Alvarado-Socarras JL, Quintero-Lesmes DC, Martin DT, Vasquez R, Monsalve MM, Cristancho LM, Rojas LS, Martinez JL, Medina CR, Gomez CP. Maternal-Fetal Results of COVID-19-Infected Pregnant Women Treated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Descriptive Report. Am J Perinatol 2024; 41:e2115-e2123. [PMID: 37216968 DOI: 10.1055/a-2097-1852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE COVID-19 infection may produce severe pneumonia, mainly in the adult population. Pregnant women with severe pneumonia are at high risk of developing complications, and conventional therapy sometimes fails to reverse hypoxemia. Therefore, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an option in cases with refractory hypoxemic respiratory failure. This study aims to evaluate the maternal-fetal risk factors, clinical characteristics, complications, and outcomes of 11 pregnant or peripartum patients with COVID-19 treated with ECMO. STUDY DESIGN This is a retrospective descriptive study of 11 pregnant women undergoing ECMO therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS In our cohort, four patients underwent ECMO during pregnancy (36.3%) and 7 during the postpartum period. Initially, they started on venovenous ECMO, and three patients were required to change modality due to clinical conditions. In total, 4/11 pregnant women (36.3%) died. We established two periods that differed in the implementation of a standardized care model for reducing associated morbidities and mortality. Neurological complications were responsible for most deaths. Regarding fetal outcomes at early-stage pregnancies on ECMO (4), we report three stillbirths (75%), and one newborn (twin pregnancy) survived and had a favorable evolution. CONCLUSION At later-stage pregnancies, all newborns survived, and we did not identify any vertical infection. ECMO therapy is an alternative for pregnant women with severe hypoxemic respiratory failure due to COVID-19, and may improve maternal and neonatal results. Regarding fetal outcomes, the gestational age played a definitive role. However, the main complications reported in our series and others are neurological. It is essential to develop novel, future interventions to prevent these complications.
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- Research Center, Investigation Center, Fundacion Cardiovascular de Colombia, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia
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- Department of Pediatric-Neonatal Critical Care, Fundacion Cardiovascular de Colombia, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fundacion Cardiovascular de Colombia, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia
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- ECMO Department, Fundacion Cardiovascular de Colombia, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fundacion Cardiovascular de Colombia, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia
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- ECMO Department, Fundacion Cardiovascular de Colombia, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia
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- Department of Radiology, Fundacion Cardiovascular de Colombia, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia
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- Department of Perinatal Medicine, Fundacion Cardiovascular de Colombia, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fundacion Cardiovascular de Colombia, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia
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Ye F, Chen Z, Li C, Chen J, Yi G. A Study of the Phosphorylcholine Polymer Coating of a Polymethylpentene Hollow Fiber Membrane. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2881. [PMID: 37447527 DOI: 10.3390/polym15132881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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A phosphorylcholine polymer (poly(MPC-co-BMA-co-TSMA), PMBT) was prepared by free radical polymerization and coated on the surface of the polymethylpentene hollow fiber membrane (PMP-HFM). ATR-FTIR and SEM analyses showed that the PMBT polymer containing phosphorylcholine groups was uniformly coated on the surface of the PMP-HFM. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that the PMBT had the best stability when the molar percentage of MPC monomer in the polymer was 35%. The swelling test and static contact angle test indicated that the coating had excellent hydrophilic properties. The fluorescence test results showed that the coating could resist dissolution with 90% (v/v%) ethanol solution and 1% (w/v%) SDS solution. The PMBT coating was shown to be able to decrease platelet adherence to the surface of the hollow fiber membrane, and lower the risk of blood clotting; it had good blood compatibility in tests of whole blood contact and platelet adhesion. These results show that the PMBT polymer may be coated on the surface of the PMP-HFM, and is helpful for improving the blood compatibility of membrane oxygenation.
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- Feihua Ye
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Health and Land Resource, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, China
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Health and Land Resource, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Health and Land Resource, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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El Banayosy AM, El Banayosy A, Smith JG, Brewer JM, Mihu MR, Swant LV, Schoaps RS, Sharif A, Benson C, Maybauer MO. Extracorporeal life support in pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome. Int J Artif Organs 2023; 46:289-294. [PMID: 37051661 PMCID: PMC10099914 DOI: 10.1177/03913988231168431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an intervention used for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) from COVID-19 who have failed conventional ventilatory strategies. Very few studies have given insight into the outcomes of pregnant and postpartum patients requiring ECMO support. METHODS Single center, retrospective, observational study of female pregnant and postpartum patients suffering COVID-19 ARDS and requiring ECMO. RESULTS Eight SARS-CoV-2 positive patients were identified. The average age was 31 ± 4 years, with Body Mass Indices (BMI) and SOFA scores ranging between 32-49 and 8-11, respectively. Two patients were pregnant at the time of ECMO initiation, two were peripartum, and four were postpartum. Five patients (63%) had bleeding, and one patient had a hysterectomy. Seven patients (88%) were supported by V-V ECMO and one with V-A ECMO. Patients had between one and three circuit exchanges due to oxygenator failure or clots in the circuit. All patients were in ICU between 7 and 74 days, with hospital length of stay between 8 and 81 days. All patients were weaned off ECMO and were successfully discharged from the hospital. All newborns were born via cesarean section, and all survived to discharge. CONCLUSION Our study shows a 100% neonatal and maternal survival rate demonstrating that ECMO in this patient population is safe. These patients should be transferred to experienced high-volume ECMO centers with the ability to perform emergent cesarean sections. ECMO should be considered a life-saving therapy for pregnant women with severe COVID-19 with an overall excellent maternal and neonatal survival rate.
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- Ahmed M El Banayosy
- Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Advanced Cardiac and Critical Care, 24/7 Shock & ECMO Service, Integris Health, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Advanced Cardiac and Critical Care, 24/7 Shock & ECMO Service, Integris Health, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- The Perinatal Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Advanced Cardiac and Critical Care, 24/7 Shock & ECMO Service, Integris Health, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Advanced Cardiac and Critical Care, 24/7 Shock & ECMO Service, Integris Health, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Department of Medicine/Cardiology, Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Advanced Cardiac and Critical Care, 24/7 Shock & ECMO Service, Integris Health, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Advanced Cardiac and Critical Care, 24/7 Shock & ECMO Service, Integris Health, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Advanced Cardiac and Critical Care, 24/7 Shock & ECMO Service, Integris Health, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Advanced Cardiac and Critical Care, 24/7 Shock & ECMO Service, Integris Health, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Advanced Cardiac and Critical Care, 24/7 Shock & ECMO Service, Integris Health, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Department of Medicine/Cardiology, Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, OK, USA
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
- Critical Care Research Group, Prince Charles Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Richley M, Rao R. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in pregnancy during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2023; 28:101435. [PMID: 37062669 PMCID: PMC10073081 DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2023.101435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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- Michael Richley
- University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, USA
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- University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, USA.
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Full-Term Delivery and Complete Lung Recovery following VV ECMO Support Midpregnancy in a Patient with COVID-19 ARDS. Case Rep Crit Care 2023; 2023:3472718. [PMID: 36923498 PMCID: PMC10010870 DOI: 10.1155/2023/3472718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We present a twin pregnancy case with acute respiratory distress syndrome following COVID-19 infection at 19 weeks. The patient's ARDS was successfully managed with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO). She recovered completely and delivered healthy twins.
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The purpose of this review is to describe updates following initial recommendations on best anesthesia practices for obstetric patients with coronavirus disease 2019. The first surge in the United States prompted anesthesiologists to adapt workflows and reconsider obstetric anesthesia care, with emphasis on avoidance of general anesthesia, the benefit of early neuraxial labor analgesia, and prevention of emergent cesarean delivery whenever possible. While workflows have changed to allow sustained safety for obstetric patients and health care workers, it is notable that obstetric anesthesia protocols for labor and delivery have not significantly evolved since the first coronavirus disease 2019 wave.
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Young EM, Green O, Stewart J, King Y, O'Donoghue K, Walker KF, Thornton JG. COVID-19 and pregnancy: A comparison of case reports, case series and registry studies. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 268:135-142. [PMID: 34920270 PMCID: PMC8647390 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Selection, outcome and publication biases are well described in case reports and case series but may be less of a problem early in the appearance of a new disease when all cases might appear to be worth publishing. OBJECTIVE To use a prospectively collected database of primary sources to compare the reporting of COVID-19 in pregnancy in case reports, case series and in registries over the first 8 months of the pandemic. STUDY DESIGN MEDLINE, Embase and Maternity and Infant Care databases were searched from 22 March to 5 November 2020, to create a curated list of primary sources. Duplicate reports were excluded. Case reports, case series and registry studies of pregnant women with confirmed COVID-19, where neonatal outcomes were reported, were selected and data extracted on neonatal infection status, neonatal death, neonatal intensive care unit admission, preterm birth, stillbirth, maternal critical care unit admission and maternal death. RESULTS 149 studies comprising 41,658 mothers and 8,854 neonates were included. All complications were more common in case reports, and in retrospective series compared with presumably prospective registry studies. Extensive overlap is likely in registry studies, with cases from seven countries reported by multiple registries. The UK Obstetric Surveillance System was the only registry to explicitly report identification and removal of duplicate cases, although five other registries reported collection of patient identifiable data which would facilitate identification of duplicates. CONCLUSIONS Since it is likely that registries provide the least biased estimates, the higher rates seen in the other two study designs are probably due to selection or publication bias. However even some registry studies include self- or doctor-reported cases, so might be biased, and we could not completely exclude overlap of cases in some registries.
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- Eloise M Young
- University of Nottingham, University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham NG7 2UH, England
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- University of Nottingham, University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham NG7 2UH, England
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- University of Nottingham, University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham NG7 2UH, England
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- University of Nottingham, University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham NG7 2UH, England
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Cork, College Road, University College, Cork, Ireland
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- University of Nottingham, University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham NG7 2UH, England
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- University of Nottingham, University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham NG7 2UH, England.
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Shih E, DiMaio JM, Squiers JJ, Krueger AR, Schwartz GS, Herd J, Bleich AT. Treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome from COVID-19 with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in obstetrical patients. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2021; 4:100537. [PMID: 34813975 PMCID: PMC8605810 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2021.100537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy has been used as a rescue therapy for patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome from COVID-19 who have failed conventional ventilatory strategies. Little is known about the outcome of pregnant and postpartum patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy. OBJECTIVE To describe the medical and surgical outcomes of pregnant and postpartum patients who were placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome from COVID-19. STUDY DESIGN A case series reviewing pregnant or postpartum patients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 who were placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy was conducted within the Baylor Scott & White Healthcare system. The demographics and the medical and surgical outcomes were collected and reviewed. RESULTS Between March 2020 and October 2021, 5 pregnant and 5 postpartum women were supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy. The median age was 30 years (interquartile range, 26–33.5) and the median body mass index was 36.6 kg/m2 (interquartile range, 29.5–42.0). There was a median of 4.5 days (interquartile range, 1.5–6.8) from admission to any hospital to intubation and 9 days (interquartile range, 7–13) to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy cannulation. One patient had an ischemic stroke, 1 patient had a presumed hemorrhagic stroke, and 9 patients developed bleeding while on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy. Of the 5 pregnant women, 2 patients had intrauterine fetal demise and 3 underwent delivery for maternal hemodynamic instability. The 5 postpartum women were initiated on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy a median of 10 days (interquartile range, 3–11) after delivery. The median length of time on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy was 22 days (interquartile range, 11–31). At the time of the study, there were 2 inpatient mortalities, 6 patients survived to discharge from the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy hospital, and 2 patients were still admitted. CONCLUSION There is limited information regarding the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy for COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome in obstetrical patients. This case series describes the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy and survival in pregnant and postpartum patients with COVID-19.
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- Emily Shih
- Department of General Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, TX (Drs Shih and Squiers).
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital - Plano, Baylor Scott & White Health, Plano, TX (Dr DiMaio)
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- Department of General Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, TX (Drs Shih and Squiers)
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, Fort Worth, TX (Dr Krueger)
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, TX (Dr Schwartz)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center,Baylor Scott & White Health, Fort Worth, TX (Drs Herd and Bleich)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center,Baylor Scott & White Health, Fort Worth, TX (Drs Herd and Bleich)
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Tafesse H, Shanmugam G, Long B, BuAbbud A, Aziz S, Parr KG. ECMO for TACO Secondary to Massive Post-Cesarean Section Hemorrhage. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2021; 36:2578-2582. [PMID: 34629239 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Hanan Tafesse
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, George Washington University, Washington DC
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, George Washington University, Washington DC
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System, Sarasota, FL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, George Washington University, Washington DC
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, George Washington University, Washington DC
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, George Washington University, Washington DC.
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Carretta DM, Silva AM, D’Agostino D, Topi S, Lovero R, Charitos IA, Wegierska AE, Montagnani M, Santacroce L. Cardiac Involvement in COVID-19 Patients: A Contemporary Review. Infect Dis Rep 2021; 13:494-517. [PMID: 34206074 PMCID: PMC8293198 DOI: 10.3390/idr13020048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background: The widely variable clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV2 disease (COVID-19) range from asymptomatic infections to multiple organ failure and death. Among the organs affected is the heart. This does not only affect people who already have previous cardiovascular problems, but also healthy people. This is a reason not to overlook any symptoms or to perform targeted examinations, even if apparently unrelated to the heart, for quick recognition and timely therapy. Aim of the study: This review recapitulates the current state of knowledge on the potential mechanisms and manifestation of myocarditis in patients with COVID-19 infection. Methods: A web-based search of published data was performed for all relevant studies on patients diagnosed with a COVID-19-induced acute myocarditis, and a total of 50 reports were included. The analysis of the studies evaluated highlights a male predominance, with the average age of patients being 55 years. The most common presenting symptoms included fever, shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain. Among ECG changes, non-specific ST-segment and T-wave amplitude alterations and ventricular tachycardia episodes were reported. Finally, we wanted to use a general evaluation without distinguishing between various countries, taking into consideration only the peer or reviewer, regardless of the declared value of the journals that have been published. Results and critical findings: The most common presenting symptoms included fever, shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain. Among ECG changes, non-specific ST-segment and T-wave amplitude alterations and ventricular tachycardia episodes were reported. In most patients, elevated levels of cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers were measured. Left ventricular dysfunction and hypokinesis were commonly exhibited symptoms. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMRI) confirmed the diagnosis of myocarditis with features of cardiac edema and cardiac injury. Nine patients underwent histopathological examination. Treatment with corticosteroids and immunoglobulins was the most applied strategy following the administration of antivirals. Discussion: Despite the exponentially growing knowledge on the management of COVID-19 infection, current available data on SARS-CoV2-correlated myocarditis are still limited, and several difficulties may be encountered in the differential diagnosis of acute myocarditis in the context of COVID-19 disease. Conclusions: While diagnostic criteria and evaluation strategies for myocarditis are well described, no guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of myocarditis in COVID-19 patients have yet been established. Therefore, further research is needed to advance the understanding of this disease process and define the most appropriate strategic approach in these patients.
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- Domenico Maria Carretta
- AOU Policlinico Consorziale di Bari-Ospedale Giovanni XXIII, Coronary Unit and Electrophysiology/Pacing Unit, Cardio-Thoracic Department, Policlinico University Hospital of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- AOU Policlinico Consorziale di Bari-Ospedale Giovanni XXIII, Cardiac Surgery, Policlinico University Hospital of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.S.); (D.D.)
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- AOU Policlinico Consorziale di Bari-Ospedale Giovanni XXIII, Cardiac Surgery, Policlinico University Hospital of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.S.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Disciplines, School of Technical Medical Sciences, University of Elbasan “A. Xhuvani”, 3001 Elbasan, Albania;
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- AOU Policlinico Consorziale di Bari-Ospedale Giovanni XXIII, Clinical Pathology Unit, Policlinico University Hospital of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Emergency/Urgent Department, National Poisoning Center, Riuniti University Hospital of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
- Correspondence: (I.A.C.); (L.S.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Microbiology and Virology Unit, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza G. Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology—Section of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Policlinico University Hospital of Bari, p.zza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Microbiology and Virology Unit, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza G. Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy;
- Correspondence: (I.A.C.); (L.S.)
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Rushakoff JA, Polyak A, Caron J, Parrinella K, Salabat R, Wong M, Emerson D. A case of a pregnant patient with COVID-19 infection treated with emergency c-section and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. J Card Surg 2021; 36:2982-2985. [PMID: 33974311 PMCID: PMC8242885 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) causes the development of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. Pregnant women may be at increased risk for the development of severe disease. We present the case of a pregnant patient who developed respiratory failure due to COVID‐19 and rapidly decompensated requiring intubation. Despite mechanical ventilation, the patient's respiratory status continued to worsen. At bedside, cardiothoracic surgeons, obstetricians, intensivists, and neonatologists discussed balancing the risk of COVID‐19 and respiratory failure to the patient, premature delivery to the neonate, potential coagulopathy associated with COVID‐19, and the need for anticoagulation with mechanical circulatory support. Ultimately, the decision was to proceed with emergency cesarean section delivery in the intensive care unit followed by peri‐partum veno‐venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation initiation. The patient and neonate were both discharged home in stable condition.
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- Joshua A Rushakoff
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Boushra MN, Koyfman A, Long B. COVID-19 in pregnancy and the puerperium: A review for emergency physicians. Am J Emerg Med 2021; 40:193-198. [PMID: 33162266 PMCID: PMC7605788 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2020.10.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a novel virus responsible for causing the novel coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). OBJECTIVE This article discusses the clinical manifestations of COVID-19 in pregnant patients, the effects of pregnancy on the course of COVID-19 disease, and the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy outcomes. DISCUSSION The physiological and mechanical changes associated with pregnancy increase maternal susceptibility to infections and complicate intubation and mechanical ventilation. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 in pregnant patients are cough and fever, although many infected individuals are asymptomatic. The majority of pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 disease have a mild course of illness and will recover without needing to deliver, but the risks of critical illness and need for mechanical ventilation are increased compared to the general population. Risk factors for death and severe disease include obesity, diabetes, and maternal age > 40 years. Women in their third trimester have the highest risk for critical illness, intensive care unit admission, and need for mechanical ventilation. Adverse fetal outcomes of maternal COVID-19 infection include increased risk of miscarriage, prematurity, and fetal growth restriction. Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is possible but has not been conclusively proven. CONCLUSIONS COVID-19 is a potentially deadly infection, but data are limited concerning the pregnant population. Pregnant patients appear to present similarly to the general population, with fever and cough being the most reported symptoms in studies. Knowledge of these presentations and outcomes can assist clinicians caring for these patients.
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- Marina N Boushra
- Respiratory Institute at The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States of America
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- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, United States of America
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- Brooke Army Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, 3841 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, United States of America.
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Vogel JP, Tendal B, Giles M, Whitehead C, Burton W, Chakraborty S, Cheyne S, Downton T, Fraile Navarro D, Gleeson G, Gordon A, Hunt J, Kitschke J, McDonald S, McDonnell N, Middleton P, Millard T, Murano M, Oats J, Tate R, White H, Elliott J, Roach V, Homer CS. Clinical care of pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19: Living recommendations from the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2020; 60:840-851. [PMID: 33119139 PMCID: PMC7820999 DOI: 10.1111/ajo.13270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
To date, 18 living recommendations for the clinical care of pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19 have been issued by the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce. This includes recommendations on mode of birth, delayed umbilical cord clamping, skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, rooming-in, antenatal corticosteroids, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, disease-modifying treatments (including dexamethasone, remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine), venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and advanced respiratory support interventions (prone positioning and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation). Through continuous evidence surveillance, these living recommendations are updated in near real-time to ensure clinicians in Australia have reliable, evidence-based guidelines for clinical decision-making. Please visit https://covid19evidence.net.au/ for the latest recommendation updates.
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- Joshua P. Vogel
- Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health ProgramBurnet InstituteMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Cochrane AustraliaSchool of Public Health and Preventive MedicineMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Cochrane AustraliaSchool of Public Health and Preventive MedicineMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Alfred HospitalMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Monash HealthMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Royal Women’s HospitalMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Sunshine HospitalMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Royal Women’s HospitalMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyUniversity of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Morningside General Practice ClinicBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Department of General PracticeSchool of Primary and Allied Health CareMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials CentreUniversity of SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Australian College of Rural and Remote MedicineBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Australian Institute of Health InnovationMacquarie UniversitySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Central Australia Primary and Public Health ‐ Midwifery and Women’s HealthAlice SpringsNorthern TerritoryAustralia
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- RPA Newborn CareSydney Local Health DistrictDiscipline of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and NeonatologyCentral Clinical SchoolFaculty of Medicine and HealthUniversity of SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- Charles Perkins CentreUniversity of SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- Sydney Institute for Women, Children and their FamiliesSydney Local Health DistrictSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Victorian Aboriginal Health ServiceMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Australian College of Midwives representative, Midwifery Group PracticeWomen's and Children's HospitalAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
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- Cochrane AustraliaSchool of Public Health and Preventive MedicineMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical SciencesObstetrics and GynaecologyUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- SAHMRI, Women and Children’s HospitalAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
- Faculty of Medical and Health SciencesThe University of AdelaideAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
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- Cochrane AustraliaSchool of Public Health and Preventive MedicineMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Cochrane AustraliaSchool of Public Health and Preventive MedicineMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Melbourne School of Population and Global HealthUniversity of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Cochrane AustraliaSchool of Public Health and Preventive MedicineMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Cochrane AustraliaSchool of Public Health and Preventive MedicineMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Cochrane AustraliaSchool of Public Health and Preventive MedicineMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Alfred HospitalMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- North Shore Private HospitalSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health ProgramBurnet InstituteMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health in the Faculty of HealthUniversity of Technology SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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Takayama W, Endo A, Yoshii J, Arai H, Oi K, Nagaoka E, Toyama S, Yamamoto H, Uchida T, Otomo Y. Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia in a 30-Year-Old Woman in the 36th Week of Pregnancy Treated with Postpartum Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2020; 21:e927521. [PMID: 33110055 PMCID: PMC7603798 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.927521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Patient: Female, 30-year-old Final Diagnosis: Severe COVID-19 pneumonia Symptoms: Dyspena Medication: — Clinical Procedure: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Specialty: Critical Care Medicine • Infectious Diseases
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- Watatu Takayama
- Trauma and Acute Critical Care Center, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Trauma and Acute Critical Care Center, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Trauma and Acute Critical Care Center, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Trauma and Acute Critical Care Center, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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