Abstract Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in pregnancy is rare but life-threatening. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used as rescue therapy in refractory cases, though evidence remains limited. This..
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Abstract Background Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is often used for lung rest in critically ill patients, including pregnant patients. Objectives We aimed to determine how pregnant and non-pregnant patients..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a critical rescue therapy for pregnant and peripartum patients experiencing life-threatening cardiac or respiratory failure that is refractory to standard treatments. Pregnancy induces..
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Abstract Background The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has expanded to include unique populations such as peripartum women. This systematic review aims to (1) quantify the number of cases..
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At the time of publication of this guideline, the leading causes of maternal death for pregnant and peripartum patients include hemorrhage, infection, eclampsia, thromboembolism, and cardiac disease. Not only are these..
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Abstract Objective There is an increase in the application data of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in perinatal women, particularly since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019. Therefore, we reviewed publications..
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Abstract Critical illness during pregnancy poses significant challenges driven by complex interactions between physiological changes, pre-existing conditions, and healthcare disparities. In high-income countries, increasing maternal age and comorbidities complicate obstetric..
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