Are There Contraindications for Percutaneous Extracorporal Life Support (ECLS) in Critical Patients with Therapy-Refractory Cardiogenic Shock?

• Published in: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
• Main Authors: Günther, S., Born, F., Sattler, S., Brunner, S., Peterss, S., Pichlmaier, M., Massberg, S., Hagl, C., Khaladj, N.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: 20.01.2015

Objectives: ECLS transport-systems made percutaneous femoral implantation on-scene possible. Implantation is feasible in the emergency department, cathlab or referring hospital, while cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) but also in conscious patients. So far, indication and contraindication criteria...