Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Feb 2006
Review Case ReportsExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy for circulatory arrest due to postpartum hemorrhage.
Cardiac arrest after postpartum hemorrhage may not respond to advanced life support. Various resuscitation methods have been proposed, including sternotomy and direct cardiac massage. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) might be an alternative. ⋯ Aggressive mechanical circulatory support, such as ECMO, should be considered in a case of potentially reversible cardiocirculatory failure in a young obstetric patient.