Salvage extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in severe pulmonary haemorrhage: A single-center retrospective observational study

Maximilian Leitner, Jeannine L. Kühnle, Torben M. Rixecker, Kai Borchardt, Egzona Sulollari, Robert Bals, Philipp M. Lepper, Vitalie Mazuru, Department of Internal Medicine V , and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital and University of Saarland, Department of Internal Medicine, Pneumology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital OWL Campus Bethel and University of Bielefeld

Perfusion

Published online on September 15, 2025

Abstract

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IntroductionExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a treatment option for respiratory failure. Evidence supports use of ECMO for severe ARDS. Diffuse alveolar haemorrhage (DAH) involves diffuse bleeding in the alveolar tissue, typically ...