1. Renal replacement therapy using an in-line hemofilter during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Renal replacement therapy using an in-line hemofilter during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). As blood comes from the patient via the venous drain cannula, it goes through the ECMO bladder to the ECMO pump, to the membrane oxygenator, and back to the patient via a return cannula. Blood is shunted from the circuit to the in-line hemofilter and returned to the ECMO pump. Fluid (ultrafiltrate) can be controlled using an intravenous (IV) pump. Replacement or dialysis fluid can be used for solute clearance and/or to achieve metabolic control.
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