The purpose of this study is the observation of the course of
the mechanics of the respiratory system
the endexpiratory lung volume
and the inflammatory response in patients undergoing treatment with extracorporeal life support (ECLS) due to severe refractory respiratory failure at our department.
Enrollment
6 patients
Sex
All
Ages
3+ years old
Volunteers
No Healthy Volunteers
Inclusion criteria
patients accepted for extracorporeal life support at our department due to the most severe forms of ARDS/respiratory failure not responding to conventional therapy.