Switch From Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation to Arteriovenous Pumpless Extracorporeal Lung Assist

Respiratory support by an extracorporeal device used as last resort therapy allows rapid stabilization of patients with acute lung failure. Early replacement of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation by pumpless extracorporeal lung assist minimizes the negative side effects of extracorporeal circulation.