Mechanical Circulatory Support: Primer for Consultant Specialists

Mechanical life support therapies exist in many forms to temporarily replace the function of vital organs. Generally speaking, these tools are supportive therapy to allow for organ recovery but, at times, require transition to long-term mechanical support. This review will examine nonrenal extracorp...

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Published in:Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology 2022-06, Vol.17 (6), p.890-901
Main Authors: Tam, Christopher W, Shen, Liang, Zeidman, Amanda Dijanic, Srivastava, Ankur, Ivascu, Natalia S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Kidney Injury - therapy
Consultants
Critical Care Nephrology and Acute Kidney Injury
Critical Illness
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - adverse effects
Heart Failure - therapy
Heart-Assist Devices
Humans
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Summary:Mechanical life support therapies exist in many forms to temporarily replace the function of vital organs. Generally speaking, these tools are supportive therapy to allow for organ recovery but, at times, require transition to long-term mechanical support. This review will examine nonrenal extracorporeal life support for cardiac and pulmonary support as well as other mechanical circulatory support options. This is intended as a general primer and overview to assist nephrologist consultants participating in the care of these critically ill patients who often experience acute renal injury as a result of cardiopulmonary shock and from their exposure to mechanical circulatory support.
ISSN:1555-9041
1555-905X
1555-905X
DOI:10.2215/CJN.13341021