Fatal thrombosis with activated factor VII in a paediatric patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Richard P. Chalwin, Ravindranath Tiruvoipati, Giles J. Peek

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Abstract

Bleeding remains a potential complication for patients requiring extracorporeal life support systems. Recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) is one of the drugs used in controlling bleeding. Its use is generally found to be safe. We report a paediatric patient who developed fatal thrombosis with the use of rFVIIa whilst on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and discuss the possible factors that lead to fatal thrombosis. Crown

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)685-686
Number of pages2
JournalEuropean Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Volume34
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bleeding
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  • Thrombosis

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