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