Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in combination with Levosimendan as a bridge to recovery for a case of severe yew intoxication in a 13‐year‐old patient

Abstract

Key Clinical Message In an adolescent patient with severe yew intoxication and consecutive cardiac arrest, non‐responsive to conventional resuscitation necessitating extracorporeal life support, Levosimendan has been implemented in the early acute phase of hemodynamic stabilization, without obvious side effects. However, the additive value of this treatment in severe yew intoxication remains speculative.

Keywords

• echocardiography
• ECPR
• extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
• Levosimendan
• yew