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What is ELSO Guidelines for Adult Respiratory Failure about?

This document provides guidelines for using extracorporeal life support (ECLS) to treat adult respiratory failure. ECLS is indicated when the risk of mortality from hypoxic respiratory failure is over 50% or 80%. Contraindications include mechanical ventilation over 7 days, major immunosuppression, or non-recoverable comorbidities. Venovenous ECLS is preferred for stable patients, while venoarterial access is used if cardiac function is also compromised. Cannula size and placement are outlined. Circuit mana

Author

Sebastián Caimanque Cortés

Language

EN