Patient transfer
Figure 10.1 A transfer trolley modified to include ECMO consoles. Appropriate mattresses are required in patients with a high risk of skin damage. Replacement equipment is required in case of…
RESPIRATORY
Management of the patient on veno-arterial ECMO: general principles
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 9 Management of the patient on veno-arterial ECMO: general principles Introduction Veno-arterial ECMO allows gas exchange and pumps blood from a vein to an artery….
An ECMO service
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 2 An ECMO service Staffing An ECMO service is entirely dependent on its people. The team is organized to provide a continuous service, 24 h a…
Management of the patient on veno-venous ECMO: general principles
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 8 Management of the patient on veno-venous ECMO: general principles Introduction Veno-venous ECMO allows gas exchange and is used to support failing lungs. The cardiovascular…
A brief history of ECMO
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 1 A brief history of ECMO Starting point Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support is a form of extracorporeal life support. ECMO is not a treatment…
Case selection
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 5 Case selection Introduction ECMO is a support modality that buys time. During that time, the patient can be treated. If the patient recovers, ECMO…
Thoracoscopy: Equipment and Technique
Fig. 7.1 A metallic (a) and single-use (b) pleural needle. The pleural trocar, 2–3 mm in diameter, 100 mm in length, with tap. A pointed obturator to penetrate the skin…
Diagnostic Thoracoscopy: Atlas
Fig. 10.1 Trapped lung (left lower lobe in this case – star) is not a contraindication to medical thoracoscopy in case with high clinical suspicion of neoplastic disease. In this…
Thoracoscopy for Parapneumonic Effusions and Empyema
Fig. 16.1 A typical empyematous collection Exploration of the pleural cavity to identify fibrin membranes (Fig. 16.2) and to detect loculations (Fig. 16.3), as well as possible neoplastic nodules, or…
Diagnostic Thoracoscopy: Nonmalignant Pleural Effusion
Parameter Cutoff Cutoff Absolute values PF/Sa – Ratio Transudate↓ Transudate↓ Exudate↑ Exudate↑ Protein 3 g/dl 0.5 Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) 200 IU/dlb 0.6 Cholesterol 60 mg/dlc Light 1972; Heffner et…
