#lipid #gdl
Management of Dyslipidemia for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction: Synopsis of the 2020 Updated U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline 2020
• 治療目標是預後(心血管疾病、健康、住院、死亡),而不是血脂濃度。
• 血脂(膽固醇、LDL-C、HDL-C、TG):每 10 年檢驗一次,不需要禁食。
• 初級預防:中度劑量的 statins,不要用 PCSK9 抑制劑。高危險群者能加上地中海飲食。
• 次級預防:中度劑量的 statins,高危險群(AMI 之後、ACS 一年內、復發性 AMI/ACS/中風、糖尿病、抽煙、PAOD、PCI、CABG)病人可以用高強度 statins、加上 ezetimibe/PCSK9 抑制劑、禁食 TG > 150 mg/dL(非禁食 TG > 200 mg/dL)者能加上 VASCEPA(Icosapent Ethyl)、地中海飲食。
• 沒有幫助:CAC、CRP、ABI、apolipoproteins。
• 不要用 niacin、fibrates。
Lipitor (atorvastatin 10-20 mg/tablet), Crestor (rosuvastatin 10 mg/tablet).
1. Continue to Treat to Target Dose Not LDL-C Level
2. Use of Additional Tests to Refine Risk Prediction: Evidence Is Still Insufficient
coronary artery calcium (CAC), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, ankle–brachial index, and apolipoprotein
3. Primary Prevention: Moderate-Dose Statin Therapy Is Still Emphasized; No to Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) Inhibitors
No RCT directly compared high-dose with moderate-dose statin therapy in primary prevention.
4. Secondary Prevention: Moderate Statin Doses Initially, Then Stepped Intensification in Higher-Risk Patients
For higher-risk patients (recent MI or acute coronary syndrome (in the past 12 months); recurrent acute coronary syndrome, MI, or stroke; or established CVD with additional major risk factors (such as current tobacco use, diabetes, peripheral artery disease, or previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery or percutaneous coronary intervention), evidence supports the addition of ezetimibe or PCSK9 inhibitors to moderate- or high-dose statin therapy.
5. Laboratory Testing: No Routine Fasting or Monitoring Is Needed; Less Is More
We recommend measuring lipid levels no more than every 10 years. Note that previously measured lipid levels may be used reliably in serial CVD risk assessments. We do not recommend rechecking lipid levels each time CVD risk is assessed, because lipid levels remain stable within each patient over time and contribute little to predicted risk relative to other factors.
6. Physical Activity: Increased Aerobic Exercise for All and Cardiac Rehabilitation After a Recent CVD Event
7. Nutrition, Supplements, Niacin, and Fibrates: Suggest a Mediterranean Diet for High-Risk Patients, Limit Icosapent Ethyl to Secondary Prevention, Avoid Supplements and Niacin, and Avoid Adding Fibrates to Statin Therapy
https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/full/10.7326/M20-4648
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2018年新北臨獸醫繼續教育課程:貓咪專題超音波實操課程
課程簡介
隨著大眾增加對貓這動物種的認識及居住空間的限制,寵物貓的飼養普及率亦隨著升高。因此貓咪的影像診斷學在協助疾病診療上扮演著不可或缺的角色,隨著獸醫臨床醫療的進步及精緻化,超音波影像診斷學亦是同步進步提升。此外,貓不是小型犬,是獨立特殊的動物種,各系統的器官組織都有異於狗之處。同理,各系統會發生的疾病好發率及特異性亦不同。
影像學檢查是臨床獸醫師每天所面臨到的工作,動物因為焦慮或疼痛往往無法安靜配合獸醫師的檢查而造成拍攝過程的人員與動物的受傷或無法得到良好影像品質。鎮靜在小動物臨床醫學之應用十分普遍,但鎮靜用藥亦有心血管及呼吸系統副作用,且鎮靜之動物所能進行之生理監控與支持較為受限。臨床上選擇鎮靜計劃時, 藥物和特定的搜尋計畫中所潛藏的關係需被好好衡量。討論擬好的鎮靜麻醉方案和搜尋到藥物可能相應的藥理性質是很重要的。良好的鎮靜可以提供化學性保定,減少動物的焦慮,從而減少兒茶酚胺分泌和心律不整的風險,減少在強力物理保定下造成人員與動物的傷害。
因此,藉由貓咪專題的臨床實際病例分享及全程鎮靜麻醉充足的臨場操作時間,讓獸醫師更精準確實的熟悉貓超音波之適用時機、掃描技巧、臨床應用及影像判讀。
課程設置為上午超音波正課,下午麻醉正課及操作(對應上午正課貓的各系統鎮靜麻醉),接下來超音波實操。
課程大綱 - 主要將會著重於與狗不同之處及貓較特別的疾病
PARTI
主題I 簡述掃描前準備及如何優化影像品質
超音波檢查環境的設置
適合貓的超音波探頭
優化超音波影像品質及超音波鍵盤操作
主題 II 泌尿生殖系統超音波學
主題III肝膽系統,脾臟及腎上腺超聲波學
簡述超音波評估適用時機及優缺點分析
貓特有正常解剖構造、超音波影像及掃描方法
貓常見疾病的超音波影像
麻醉
如何運用鎮靜藥物於影像診斷流程中 PARTI
PART II
主題 IV消化道系統超聲波學
主題 V胰臟超音波學
主題 VI腹腔淋巴結系統超音波學
簡述超音波評估適用時機及優缺點分析
貓特有正常解剖構造、超音波影像及掃描方法
貓常見疾病的超音波影像
麻醉
如何運用鎮靜藥物於影像診斷流程中 PARTII
課程日期及時間
PART I: 11月17日(星期六)
PART II: 12月15日(星期六)
兩天皆為09:00 ~ 18:00,共16小時,上午超音波正課三小時,下午麻醉正課及實操兩小時,以及超音波實操三小時。
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陳冠升DVM, MVS, PhD, MANZCVS (Veterinary Radiology)
學經歷
國立中興大學獸醫學系學士 1999
澳洲墨爾本大學獸醫影像學碩士 2003
澳洲墨爾本大學獸醫系博士 2009
澳洲暨紐西蘭獸醫專科學院考試認證合格 獸醫影像診斷學專科 2010-
國立中興大學獸醫學系助理教授 2011-2018
國立中興大學獸醫教學醫院 影像診斷科主任 2011-
台灣大學獸醫系友會小動物超音波工作營 超音波學 講師 2012
中華民國醫用超音波學會 動物超音波研習會 講師 2013, 2014
台灣獸醫外科專科醫學會(TCVS) 進階影像學 講師 2014, 2015
第六屆 FASAVA電腦斷層影像學 講師 2015
第五屆 中國小動物醫師大會-海口 影像學 講師 2016
上海寵物醫療暨學術研討會 影像學 講師 2016
拜耳臨床獸醫學院 影像學 講師 2016
新北市獸醫臨床醫學會 超音波實作班 講師 2017-
高雄福爾摩沙獸醫臨床醫學會 超音波實作班 講師 2017-
第三屆 高雄福爾摩沙獸醫年會 影像學 講師 2017
國立中興大學獸醫學系副教授 2018-
雲林暨嘉義獸醫臨床讀書會 獸醫超音波臨床實操課程講師 2018
中台灣春季聯合國際學術研討會 影像學 講師 2018
現職
國立中興大學獸醫系 副教授
國立中興大學獸醫教學醫院 影像診斷科主任
期刊發表
1. Wu RS, Liu YJ, Chu CC, Heng HG, Chia MY, Wang HC, Chen KS*. (2017, accepted). Ultrasonographic features of insulinoma in six ferrets. Vet Radiol Ultrasound. (SCI) 本人為通訊作者.
2. Feng YC, Chen KS, Chang SC*. (2016, Nov). Reconstruction with latissimus dorsi, external abdominal oblique and cranial sartorius muscle flaps for a large defect of abdominal wall in a dog after surgical removal of infiltrative lipoma. J Vet Med Sci. 78: 1117-1121. (SCI)
3. Wu RS, Chu CC, Wang HC, Chen KS*. (2016, Jun). Clinical diagnosis and surgical management of diaphragmatic retroperitoneal peri-renal fat and kidney herniation in a pet rabbit. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 248:1399-1403. (SCI) 本人為通訊作者.
4. Chang AC, Cheng CC, Wang HC, Lee WM, Shyu CL, Lin CC, Chen KS*. (2016, Apr). Emphysematous pyometra secondary to Enterococcus avium infection in a dog. Tierärztl Prax. 44:195-199. (SCI) 本人為通訊作者.
5. Chou HI, Chen KS, Wang HC, Lee WM*. (2016, Apr). Effects of cranberry extract on prevention of urinary tract infection in dogs and on adhesion of Escherichia coli to Madin-Darby canine kidney cells. Am J Vet Res. 77:421-427. (SCI)
6. Wang HC, Hung CT, Lee WM, Chang KM, Chen KS*. (2016, Jan). Effect of intravenous dexmedetomidine on cardiac characteristics measured using radiography and echocardiography in six healthy dogs. Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 57:8-15. (SCI) 本人為通訊作者.
7. Jen CC, Wang HC, Lin JL, Chen KS*. What is your diagnosis? (2015, Dec). Gastric dilation and volvulus. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 247:1233-1235. (SCI) 本人為通訊作者
8. Lin YL, Wang HC, Lin CC, Chen KS*. (2015, Apr). What is your diagnosis? Hepatic neoplasia. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 246:733-735. (SCI) 本人為通訊作者
9. Lin CC, Chen KS, Lin YL, Chan JPW*. (2015, Jan). Multiple subluxations and comminuted fracture of the cervical spine in a sheep. Tierärztl Prax. 2015; 43:44-48. (SCI)
王咸棋 DVM, MS, PhD
學經歷
國立中興大學獸醫學系學士 1994-1999
國立中興大學獸醫研究所博士 1999-2005
國立中興大學獸醫教學醫院 住院醫師 1999-2004
美國俄亥俄州立大學獸醫學院 短期進修 2000.7
日本麻布大學 短期進修 2004.2
行政院農委會家畜衛生試驗所 博士後研究 2006-2007
中國醫藥大學分子醫學中心 博士後研究 2007-2009
日本酪農大學 短期進修 2010.1
國立中興大學獸醫系 助理教授 2009-
國立中興大學獸醫系 副教授 2015-
國立中興大學獸醫教學醫院 麻醉暨重症加護科主任 2011-
國立中興大學獸醫教學醫院 小動物外科主任 2015-
現職
國立中興大學獸醫學院獸醫學系副教授
國立中興大學獸醫學院獸醫教學醫院麻醉暨重症加護科主任
國立中興大學獸醫學院獸醫教學醫院小動物外科主任
台灣獸醫外科專科醫學會(TCVS) 理事暨外科會員
獸醫內科醫學會理事
動物醫學基金會執行董事
新北市獸醫臨床醫學會顧問
醫療對象
小動物包括犬、貓
臨床專長
小動物臨床麻醉學、小動物症加護醫學
近五年期刊發表
1. Lee, C.H., S.L. Lin, T.T. Chi, S.H. Chang, and H.C. Wang. 2013. Effect of Topical
Adminstration of 0.8% Nalbuphine on the Cornea in Dogs after phacoemulsification. J Vet Med
Sci. 75: 1041-1047.
2. Chan, F.T., G.R. Chang, H.C. Wang, and T.H. Hsu. 2013. Anesthesia with isoflurane and
sevoflurane in the crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela hoya): minimum anesthetic
concentration, physiological effects, hematocrit, plasma chemistry and behavioral effects. J Vet
Med Sci. 75: 1591-1600.
3. Liao, P.Y., S.C. Chang, K.S. Chen, and H.C. Wang. 2014. Decreased postoperative C-reactive
protein production in dogs with pyometra though the use of low-dose ketamine. J. Vet. Emerg
Crit Car. 24: 86-290.
4. Hung, Y.P., Y.P. Yang, H.C. Wang, J.W. Liao,W.L. Hsu, C.C. Chang, and S.C. Chang. 2014.
Bovine lactoferrin and piroxicam as an adjunct treatment for lymphocytic-plasmacytic gingivitis
stomatitis in cats. Vet J. 202:76-82.
5. Lin, Y.L., H.C. Wang, C.C. Lin, and KS. Chen. 2015. What Is Your Diagnosis? - Gastric
gastrointestinal stromal tumor in a dog. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 246: 733-735.
6. Lin, Y.L., H.C. Wang, C.C. Lin, and KS. Chen. 2015. What Is Your Diagnosis? Chronic gastric
dilation and volvulus in a dog. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 247:1233-1235.
7. Cheng, Y.C., J.L. Lin, S. H. C. Su, P.C. Shih, K.S. Chen, H.C. Wang and W.M. Lee. 2015. Case
report: Efficacy of Combination of Electroacupuncture and Aquapuncture Using Vitamin B
Complex on Promotion of Ambulation Perception in 15 Dogs with Hansen Type I Intervertebral
Disc Disease Undergoing Hemilaminectomy . Thai J Vet Med. 45: 463-468.
8. Huang, H.Y., J.Y. Hsu, S.C. Chang, K.S. Chen, T.H. Hsu, and H.C Wang. 2015. Alteration in
Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Gelatinase Activities in Lymphoma-Bearing Dogs with
Chemotherapies . Thai J Vet Med. 45: 373-380.
9. King, H.H., H.C. Wang, K.S. Chen and W.M. Lee. 2015. Trivalent Chromium Attenuated
Corticosterone Secretion and Actions in Adrenocorticotropic Hormone-Stimulated. Pak Vet J. 36:
41-44.
10. Wu, R.S., C.C. Chu, H.C. Wang, and K.S. Che. 2016. Clinical diagnosis and surgical
management of diaphragmatic retroperitoneal perirenal fat and kidney herniation in a pet rabbit.
J Am Vet Med Assoc. 248: 1399-1403.
11. Chou, H.I., K.S. Chen, H.C. Wang, and W.M. Lee. 2016. Effects of cranberry extract on
prevention of urinary tract infection in dogs and on adhesion of Escherichia coli to Madin-Darby
canine kidney cells. Am J Vet Res. 77: 421-427
12. Chang A.C., C.C. Cheng, H.C. Wang, W.M. Lee, C.L. Shyu, C.C. Lin, and K.S. Chen. 2016.
Emphysematous pyometra secondary to Enterococcus avium infection in a dog. Tierarztl Prax
Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere. 44: 195-199.
13. Wang, H.C., C.T. Hung, W.M. Lee, K.M. Chang, and K.S. Chen. 2016. Effects of intravenous dexmedetomidine on cardiac characteristics measured using radiography and echocardiography in six healthy dogs. Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 57: 8-15.
14. Wu, R.S., Y.J. Liu, C.C. Chu, H.G. Heng, M.Y. Chia, H.C. Wang and K.S. Chen. 2017. Ultrasonographic features of insulinoma in six ferrets. Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 58: 607-612.
非JCR期刊論文
1. Su, W.L., C.C. Cheng, W.Y. Shia, T.H. Hsu, K.S. Chen, H.C. Wang, and W.M. Lee. Effect of trivalent chromium on growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I in ovariohysterectomized rats. 2016. Taiwan Vet J. 42: 159-163.
2. Wang H.J., S.C. Chang, W.M. Lee, K.S. Chen, and H.C. Wang. 2017. Comparison of infiltration analgesia and constant rate infusion for postoperative analgesia in dogs with mammary tumors undergoing bilateral radical mastectomy and ovariohysterectomy. Taiwan Vet J. 43:177-183.
3. Hu C.H., T.H. Hsu, K.S. Chen, W.M. Lee and H.C. Wang. 2018. Pleth variability index-guided fluid therapy lowers podt-operative lactate levels in dogs undergoing elective abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Taiwan Vet J. 44:7-14.
專書
1. 獸醫麻醉學手冊(5版). Elsevier. ISBN 9789866052743
2. 小動物外科學. 2015. Elsevier. ISBN 9789865666958
3. 寵物醫師臨床手冊第二版
4. 動物醫院分科與臨床技術手冊. Elsevier. ISBN:9789869367011
5. 犬貓的麻醉與相關疾病. 狗腳印出版有限公. ISBN:9789869481625
吳叡璇DVM, MS, MANZCVS (Veterinary Radiology)
學經歷
國立中興大學獸醫學系學士 2004-2009
國立中興大學獸醫臨床碩士 2009-2011
國立中興大學獸醫教學醫院 實習醫生 2011-2012
國立中興大學獸醫教學醫院 影像診斷科住院醫師 2012-2015
國立中興大學獸醫教學醫院 影像診斷科總醫師 2015-2018
澳州墨爾本大學獸醫教學醫院影像診斷科研習 2012
中華民國醫用超音波學會 動物超音波研習會 講師 2013, 2014
第六屆FASAVA 放射線學、超音波學 口譯 2015
上海寵物醫療學術研討會 超音波學 講師 2016
新北市獸醫臨床醫學會例會 超音波學 講師 2016
新北市獸醫師公會學術研討會 超音波學 講師 2016
台中市獸醫師公會例會 影像學 講師 2016
高雄市福爾摩沙獸醫臨床醫學會特殊寵物年會 影像學 講師 2016
蘇州市動物診療協會年會 超音波學 講師 2016
第45屆獸醫師節慶祝大會暨國際學術研討會 異寵影像學 講師 2017
中華民國內科獸醫醫學會 影像學 口譯 2017
澳州墨爾本大學獸醫教學醫院影像診斷科研習 2012
澳洲暨紐西蘭獸醫專科學院考試認證合格 獸醫影像診斷學專科 2017-
新北市獸醫臨床醫學會 超音波實作班 講師 2017-
高雄福爾摩沙獸醫臨床醫學會 超音波實作班 講師 2017-
雲林暨嘉義獸醫臨床讀書會 獸醫超音波臨床實操課程講師 2018
雲林暨嘉義獸醫臨床讀書會例會影像學講師 2018
第十屆東西部小動物臨床獸醫師大會影像診斷學講師 2018
國立中興大學獸醫教學醫院 影像診斷科主治醫師 2018-
現職
國立中興大學獸醫教學醫院 影像診斷科主治醫師
醫療對象
小動物包括犬、貓
珍奇寵物包括小型哺乳類、爬蟲類等
臨床專長
影像診斷學(放射線學檢查、超音波、電腦斷層掃描及採樣)
期刊發表
1. Wu RS, Liu YJ, Chu CC, Heng HG, Chia MY, Wang HC, Chen KS. (2017, accepted). Ultrasonographic features of insulinoma in six ferrets. Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 58(5), 607-612. 2017. (SCI) 本人為第一作者.
2. Wu RS, Chu CC, Wang HC, Chen KS. Clinical diagnosis and surgical management of diaphragmatic retroperitoneal perirenal fat and kidney herniation in a pet rabbit. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 248, 1399-1403. 2016. (SCI) 本人為第一作者.
3. Kung YY, Chu CC, Wu RS. Bilateral ovarian cysts and diffuse cystic endometrial hyperplasia of uterus in a sugar glider (Petaurus Breviceps). Proceeding of International Conference on Avian, Herpetological and Exotic Mammal Medicine. 2015. 本人為通訊作者.
4. Chu CC, Chen YW, Wu RS. Successful diagnosis and surgical management of gastric volvulus in a domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Proceeding of International Conference on Avian, Herpetological and Exotic Mammal Medicine. 2015. 本人為通訊作者.
5. Chu CC, Wu RS, Chen KS. Idiopathic hepatic cyst in a preovulatory egg binding domestic gould’s monitor (Varanus G. flavirufus). Proceeding of International Conference on Avian, Herpetological and Exotic Mammal Medicine. 2015.
6. Chu CC, Wang HC, Wu RS. A rare case: Surgical management of cystolithiasis in a domestic bowsprit tortoise (Chersina angulata). Poster. Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians Conference. 2014. 本人為通訊作者.
7. Chu CC, Chen KS, Wu RS. Suspected dietary associated cystolithiasis in 2 sugar gliders (Petaaurus Breviceps). Proceeding of International Conference on Avian, Herpetological and Exotic Mammal Medicine, 311-313. 2013. 本人為通訊作者.
8. Chan IP, Wu RS, Huang HM, Lin MC, Lin SH. Case Report: First Report of Transcatheter Helical Coil Occulsion for Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in a Dog in Taiwan. Taiwan Vet J. 35(4), 283-291. 2009.
麻醉實操助教簡介
黃欣瑜DVM, MS
學經歷
私立中國醫藥大學護理系學士 1999-2003
國立中興大學獸醫系學士 2005-2010
國立中興大學獸醫臨床碩士 2016-2018
台中永昌動物醫院 獸醫師 2011-2012
中興大學獸醫教學醫院 麻醉暨重症加護科住院醫師 2012-2015
中興大學獸醫教學醫院 麻醉暨重症加護科總醫師 2015-
雙鏡聯合微創手術課程研討會實作課程 專任麻醉醫師 2015
第九屆上海寵物醫療學術研討會 麻醉學講師 2016
新北市獸醫師公會學術研討會 麻醉學講師 2016
新北市獸醫臨床醫學會 麻醉學講師 2017
現職
國立中興大學獸醫教學醫院 麻醉暨重症加護科總醫師
期刊發表
1. Huang HY, Hsu JY, Chang SC, Chen KS, Hsu TH, & Wang HC. Alteration in Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Gelatinase Activities in Lymphoma-Bearing Dogs with Chemotherapies. Wetchasan Sattawaphaet 45(3), 373. 2015.
cardiac index 在 臨床筆記 Facebook 的最佳解答
ARDS 的血行動力學
Experts’ opinion on management of hemodynamics in ARDS patients: focus on the effects of mechanical ventilation
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is frequently associated with hemodynamic instability which appears as the main factor associated with mortality. Shock is driven by pulmonary hypertension, deleterious effects of mechanical ventilation (MV) on right ventricular (RV) function, and associated-sepsis. Hemodynamic effects of ventilation are due to changes in pleural pressure (Ppl) and changes in transpulmonary pressure (TP). TP affects RV afterload, whereas changes in Ppl affect venous return. Tidal forces and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) increase pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) in direct proportion to their effects on mean airway pressure (mPaw). The acutely injured lung has a reduced capacity to accommodate flowing blood and increases of blood flow accentuate fluid filtration. The dynamics of vascular pressure may contribute to ventilator-induced injury (VILI). In order to optimize perfusion, improve gas exchange, and minimize VILI risk, monitoring hemodynamics is important.
During passive ventilation pulse pressure variations are a predictor of fluid responsiveness when conditions to ensure its validity are observed, but may also reflect afterload effects of MV. Central venous pressure can be helpful to monitor the response of RV function to treatment. Echocardiography is suitable to visualize the RV and to detect acute cor pulmonale (ACP), which occurs in 20–25 % of cases. Inserting a pulmonary artery catheter may be useful to measure/calculate pulmonary artery pressure, pulmonary and systemic vascular resistance, and cardiac output. These last two indexes may be misleading, however, in cases of West zones 2 or 1 and tricuspid regurgitation associated with RV dilatation. Transpulmonary thermodilution may be useful to evaluate extravascular lung water and the pulmonary vascular permeability index. To ensure adequate intravascular volume is the first goal of hemodynamic support in patients with shock. The benefit and risk balance of fluid expansion has to be carefully evaluated since it may improve systemic perfusion but also may decrease ventilator-free days, increase pulmonary edema, and promote RV failure. ACP can be prevented or treated by applying RV protective MV (low driving pressure, limited hypercapnia, PEEP adapted to lung recruitability) and by prone positioning. In cases of shock that do not respond to intravascular fluid administration, norepinephrine infusion and vasodilators inhalation may improve RV function. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has the potential to be the cause of, as well as a remedy for, hemodynamic problems. Continuous thermodilution-based and pulse contour analysis-based cardiac output monitoring are not recommended in patients treated with ECMO, since the results are frequently inaccurate. Extracorporeal CO2 removal, which could have the capability to reduce hypercapnia/acidosis-induced ACP, cannot currently be recommended because of the lack of sufficient data.
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