A Novel Extracorporeal CO2 Removal System

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Authors

Nausherwan K. Burki · UConn Health

Raj Mani · Artemis Hospitals

Felix Herth · University Hospital Heidelberg

Werner Schmidt · University Hospital Heidelberg

Helmut Teschler · Ruhrlandklinik

Frank Bonin · Ruhrlandklinik

Heinrich F. Becker ·

Abstract

This single-catheter, low-flow ECCO2R system provided clinically useful levels of CO2 removal in these patients with COPD. The system appears to be a potentially valuable additional modality for the treatment of hypercapnic respiratory failure.

Topics & Keywords

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: CHEST Journal

Volume 143, Issue 3, pp. 678-686

DOI: 10.1378/chest.12-0228

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