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Case Reports
. 2014 Jun:15 Suppl 1:26-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2014.04.009. Epub 2014 Apr 13.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in cystic fibrosis

Nimish Shah  1 , Felicity Perrin  2
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in cystic fibrosis

Nimish Shah et al. Paediatr Respir Rev. 2014 Jun.

Abstract

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential form of therapy in cystic fibrosis. We discuss this form of treatment, particularly in relation to respiratory failure secondary to influenza in a patient with cystic fibrosis whose condition deteriorated post partum.

Keywords: CF; ECMO; Immunoglobulins; Pregnancy.

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