Right Ventricular Perforation Leading to Sudden Death Due to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Canula Dislodgement

Authors

Freny Sebastian
Arshan A. Khan
Dilshan Dhillon
Amir Kaki, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-18-2023

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

ECMO has been playing an increasingly important role in the management of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, despite its potential benefits, high mortality rates are still being reported worldwide. Herein, we report the case of a 32-year-old male who presented with worsening shortness of breath secondary to COVID-19. Unfortunately, he experienced a sentinel event when the cannula became dislodged due to coughing, which led to a right ventricular perforation and sudden pulseless electrical activity (PEA) cardiac arrest.

Volume

15

Issue

5

First Page

e39177

Recommended Citation

Sebastian F, Khan AA, Dhillon D, Kaki A. Right ventricular perforation leading to sudden death due to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) canula dislodgement. Cureus. 2023 May 18;15(5):e39177. doi: 10.7759/cureus.39177. PMID: 37332471.

DOI

10.7759/cureus.39177

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

37332471