The oxygenation index measures how much oxygen diffuses into the blood when a patient inhales. Doctors use it to manage patients on mechanical ventilation, with higher levels indicating a poor outcome. The index is calculated using the fraction of inspired oxygen, mean airway pressure, and arterial oxygen pressure. Regular monitoring of the index is important […]
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supports the heart and lungs of seriously ill people by circulating blood outside the body through an oxygenation membrane. There are two types of ECMO, veno-arterial and veno-venous, and it is commonly used in pediatrics. However, it is a therapy of last resort due to the risks of heavy bleeding and […]
