Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Refractory Cardiovascular Dysfunction During Severe Bacterial Septic Shock*

Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation rescued more than 70% of the patients who developed refractory cardiovascular dysfunction during severe bacterial septic shock. Survivors reported good long-term quality of life. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation might represent a valuable therapeutic option for adults in severe septic shock with refractory cardiac and hemodynamic failure.