SMJ articles in the category "ECMO"

Original Article

Management of Pulmonary Embolism: A Single-Center Experience

Objective: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third leading cause of cardiovascular death. The objective of this study was to examine the current management of pulmonary embolism at a single academic institution. Methods: With institutional review board approval, we conducted a retrospective chart review of 805 encounters among 775 patients presenting…

Posted in: ECMO 2 pulmonary embolism 17 thrombolysis 7

Expired CME Article

Clinical Pathological Characteristics and Management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Resulting from Influenza A (H1N1) Virus

Young adults, especially pregnant woman and patients with pre-existing medical conditions, appear to be at risk for the development of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) from influenza A (H1N1) infection, leading to critical hypoxemia. This may require high ventilator settings, the use of nonconventional modes, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation…

Posted in: acute 7 ARDS 3 ECMO 2 H1N1 2 respiratory distress syndrome 2
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