Abstract
Takotsubo syndrome is rare in pediatric patients but must be considered in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage with pulmonary edema and cardiomyopathy. A systematic, collaborative approach is needed to facilitate emergent transfer of patients where extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (e-CPR) is used as a lifesaving measure. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use in transport requires preplanning, role delineation, resources, and research efforts to be successful. We present an unusual transport case of successful e-CPR/ECMO treatment of Takotsubo syndrome in a 12-year-old boy with an isolated traumatic intracranial injury, cardiomyopathy with pulmonary edema, and multiple cardiac arrests.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 64-66 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Air Medical Journal |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine
- Emergency