Progress in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for obese patients
Lu Qinqin
Meng Yanhai
Huang Lanfang
Fan Yaoqun
Qiu Jinyu
Abstract：Obesity is a major healthcare issue of the modern era,its prevalence has been steadily increasing worldwide.There are currently no guidelines for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)in morbidly obese patients who can face many challenges in catherization,drainage and maintance.This article reviews the current application status,feasibility and safety of ECMO in obese patients in order to provide the references for improving the application of ECMO in obese patients.
Keywords：Extracorporeal membrane oxygenationObesityCatheterizationTransportationAnticoagulation managementWeaningPrognosis
Publication Date：2024-11-10
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 981-984 )