Shock/ECMO Flashcards

1
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DO2

A

Oxygen Delivery

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2
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VO2

A

Metabolic demand

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3
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VA ECMO

A

Supports heart & lungs
Large Vein - drains blood
Large Artery - returns blood

Disadvantage

  • air thrombus, foreign body embolism in artery
  • decreased/occluded distal blood flow

Most commonly used*

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4
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VV EMO

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Supports oxygenation & ventilation, but requires adequate CO (no direct cardiac support, but cardiac fxn can still improve)

Single, dual lumen cannula or
2 separate venous cannulas

Disadvantage

  • Recirculation of oxygenated blood
  • Limitations in profound hypoxemia in severe lung disease
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