Efficacy and safety of argatroban in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome and extracorporeal lung support

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or pumpless extracorporeal lung assist (pECLA) requires effective anticoagulation. Knowledge on the use of argatroban in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) undergoing ECMO or pECLA is limited. Therefore, this study...

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Main Authors: Mario Menk, Philipp Briem, Björn Weiss, Martina Gassner, David Schwaiberger, Anton Goldmann, Christian Pille, Steffen Weber-Carstens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-08-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13613-017-0302-5