Extracorporeal life support in pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome

2023
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AM El Banayosy, A El Banayosy, JG Smith, JM Brewer, MR Mihu, LV Swant, RS Schoaps, A Sharif, C Benson, MO Maybauer Int J Artif Organs DOI 10.1177/03913988231168431

Abstract: 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.

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