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Author Question: ECMO is not an option as a bridge to transplant. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... (Read 39 times)

audragclark

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on: Jul 16, 2018
ECMO is not an option as a bridge to transplant.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

What is the major difference between weaning a patient off of VA ECMO and VV ECMO?
 
  a. The function of the heart must be assessed as increased blood flow is redirected to the native circulation.
  b. The pulmonary system of patient's on VA ECMO needs to be weaned using HFOV.
  c. VV ECMO weaning does not require the use of a ventilator.
  d. VV ECMO patients can be placed on VA ECMO for weaning.


momtoalll

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
ECMO is an option for the management of severe respiratory failure or cardiogenic shock refrac-tory to conventional treatments for patients with reversible conditions or those eligible for trans-plantation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The process of weaning off of ECMO is different in VA support than in VV support. During VA weaning, the function of the heart must be assessed as increased blood flow is redirected to the native circulation.


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