Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Vaping-Induced Acute Lung Injury.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.01.028.
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Abstract
Cases of vaporizer-induced acute lung injury are increasing in frequency as the use of these recreational products have become more popular. Such pathology can result in life-threatening conditions for otherwise healthy patients, with diagnostic difficulties and complex treatment plans. Presented is a case of severe acute lung injury caused by vaporizing substances in a young man requiring extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to recovery. Recovery was successful despite rapid-onset of adult respiratory distress syndrome with prompt use of ECMO and appropriate lung-protective strategies.
Medical subject headings
- Acute Lung Injury
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Vaping