SCCM Resource Library-Mechanical Treatments That Should Be Pursued in Patients With Right Ventricular Failure

Mechanical Treatments That Should Be Pursued in Patients With Right Ventricular Failure

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The speaker discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing right ventricular (RV) failure or dysfunction in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). They highlight that RV failure is common in ARDS patients and that many of the strategies used to protect the lungs also have beneficial effects on the RV. These strategies include optimizing mechanical ventilation, prone positioning, and extracorporeal support. The speaker suggests that these measures may be more effective when patients are on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), as it corrects hypoxemia and hypercapnia, allowing for lower mechanical ventilation pressures. However, some patients may still experience RV failure despite these interventions, emphasizing the need for further research on optimal timing and treatment algorithms.

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Cardiovascular, 2023

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Type: one-hour concurrent | Right Ventricular Failure in Venovenous ECMO Patients (SessionID 1198938)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Cardiovascular

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Ventricular Function

Year 2023

Keywords

right ventricular failure

acute respiratory distress syndrome

mechanical ventilation

prone positioning

extracorporeal support

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