Performance of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients with fatal paraquat poisoning: grasp for straws?
10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2021.03.013
- Author:
Meng-xiao Feng
1
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
- Publication Type:Editorial
- Keywords:
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation;
acute lung injury;
Paraquat
- From:
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
2021;12(3):232-234
- CountryChina
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Paraquat (PQ) can cause acute lung injury and irreversible pulmonary fibrosis, without specific antidotes. Respiratory failure is the main cause of death among patients with PQ poisoning. Currently, the treatment involves the use of adsorbents, intensive hemoperfusion, antioxidants, immunosuppressive therapy, respiratory support by mechanical ventilation, and other symptomatic and supportive treatments.
