Use of pumpless extracorporeal lung assist as rescue therapy in adolescent with cystic fibrosis

作者：Yalindag Ozturk Nilufer^*; Vuran Can; Karakoc Fazilet; Ersu Refika

来源：Pediatrics International, 2013, 55(4): E83-E85.

DOI：10.1111/ped.12129

• cystic fibrosis
• extracorporeal circulation
• intensive care units
• pediatric

There is abundant evidence that artificial ventilation can aggravate pre-existing lung disease, which may contribute to morbidity and mortality. This is especially true for patients with air leakages. This case report describes the use of a pumpless extracorporeal lung assist as a rescue therapy to provide time to heal during the mechanical ventilation of a 16-year-old with cystic fibrosis who could not be managed via conventional means.

• 出版日期2013-8