Repair of iatrogenic tracheal injury in acute respiratory failure with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Perfusion. 2021 Jan;36(1):100-102. doi: 10.1177/0267659120923890. Epub 2020 May 27.

Abstract

Iatrogenic tracheal injuries are rare but potentially serious complications of endotracheal intubation that frequently require lung isolation to repair. This is not tolerated in patients with severe respiratory failure. We describe a case in a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome, repaired using veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Keywords: Iatrogenic; acute respiratory distress syndrome; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; tracheal injury.

MeSH terms

  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome* / etiology
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome* / therapy
  • Respiratory Insufficiency* / etiology
  • Respiratory Insufficiency* / therapy