Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in an Adolescent with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children is a rare and potentially life-threatening disease that is associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, characterized by hyperinflammation and multiorgan involvement. Cardiovascular involvement is common, including myocardial dysfunction often leading to cardiogenic shock. We present the case of a 17-year-old boy with fever, odynophagia, maculopapular rash and abdominal pain who developed a cardiogenic shock. Due to progressive deterioration of cardiac function despite optimized vasoactive support, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support was initiated 12 hours after admission, with successful decannulation after seven days and discharge after 23 days, with normal cardiac function. The patient received corticosteroids and intravenous immunoglobulin. Early recognition and intensive care support are crucial for ensuring a successful outcome in severe cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome. In cases of severe cardiogenic shock, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support can be critical for survival and rapid recovery.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:36

Enthalten in:

Acta medica portuguesa - 36(2023), 11 vom: 02. Nov., Seite 740-745

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Gago, Cristina [VerfasserIn]
Lorenzo, Cristina [VerfasserIn]
Pinto, Sara [VerfasserIn]
R Sousa, Ana [VerfasserIn]
Camilo, Cristina [VerfasserIn]
Abecasis, Francisco [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Adolescent
COVID-19/complications
Cardiogenic
Case Reports
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Journal Article
SARS-CoV-2
Shock
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 06.11.2023

Date Revised 06.11.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.20344/amp.19053

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM356880222