Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Treatment for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-02-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The mortality rate for respiratory failure resulting from obesity hypoventilation syndrome is high if it requires ventilator management.
We describe a case of severe acute respiratory failure resulting from obesity hypoventilation syndrome (BMI, 60.2 kg/m2) successfully treated with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO).
During ECMO management, a mucus plug was removed by bronchoscopy daily and 18 L of water was removed using diuretics, resulting in weight loss of 24 kg.
The patient was weaned from ECMO on day 5, extubated on day 16, and discharged on day 21.
The fundamental treatment for obesity hypoventilation syndrome in morbidly obese patients is weight loss.
VV-ECMO can be used for respiratory support until weight loss has been achieved.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Umei, Nao& Ichiba, Shingo. 2017. Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Treatment for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144468
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Umei, Nao& Ichiba, Shingo. Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Treatment for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144468
American Medical Association (AMA)
Umei, Nao& Ichiba, Shingo. Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Treatment for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144468
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144468
