Abstract
Objective To summarize the nursing experience for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy (ECMO) waiting for lung transplantation. Methods Totally 4 patients waiting for lung transplantation who received ECMO in Shanghai Lung Hospital from May 2017 to June 2018. Nursing management strategies included: building a multidisciplinary medical and nursing team, using awake ECMO strategies in early stages, employing high flow nasal cannulae oxygen therapy to improve oxygenation, monitoring coagulation and anticoagulation, and careful in-hospital transfer process management. Results After careful therapy and nursing care, 3 patients were safely transferred to the operation room for lung transplantation, and 1 died. Conclusions Careful nursing management during ECMO can improve the survival rate of critical patients and guarantee successful lung transplantation and better prognosis. Key words: Lung transplantation; Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; Critical patients; Nursing experience
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