RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Mechanical Circulatory Support
JF Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
JO CLIN J AM SOC NEPHROL
FD American Society of Nephrology
SP 890
OP 901
DO 10.2215/CJN.13341021
VO 17
IS 6
A1 Tam, Christopher W.
A1 Shen, Liang
A1 Zeidman, Amanda Dijanic
A1 Srivastava, Ankur
A1 Ivascu, Natalia S.
YR 2022
UL http://cjasn.asnjournals.org/content/17/6/890.abstract
AB Mechanical life support therapies exist in many forms to temporarily replace the function of vital organs. Generally speaking, these tools are supportive therapy to allow for organ recovery but, at times, require transition to long-term mechanical support. This review will examine nonrenal extracorporeal life support for cardiac and pulmonary support as well as other mechanical circulatory support options. This is intended as a general primer and overview to assist nephrologist consultants participating in the care of these critically ill patients who often experience acute renal injury as a result of cardiopulmonary shock and from their exposure to mechanical circulatory support.