Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in obese patients

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Javidfar, J., Zaaqoq, A. M., Yamashita, M. H., Eschun, G., Jacobs, J. P., Heinsar, S., Hayanga, J. W., Peek, G. J., & Arora, R. C. (2021). Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in obese patients. JTCVS techniques, 10, 335–348.

Venovenous ECMO in obese patients poses unique challenges that may be mitigated through planning and precise execution. Prone positioning, use of esophageal balloons, and a thoughtful ventilator strategy might obviate need for ECMO.

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