Successful Application of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in an Acute Tonsillitis Patient Complicated with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Report

Zhufeng Zhang,1 Dongmei Guo,2 Qi Ren3 1Emergency Department of Sandun District of Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Radiology Department of Sandun District of Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 3Qi Ren Intensive Care Unit of Sandun Di...

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Main Authors: Zhang Z, Guo D, Ren Q
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Dove Medical Press 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/8b5b0b5b5d6247cca5ab7c70e2c83bba
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Summary:Zhufeng Zhang,1 Dongmei Guo,2 Qi Ren3 1Emergency Department of Sandun District of Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Radiology Department of Sandun District of Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 3Qi Ren Intensive Care Unit of Sandun District of Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Qi RenIntensive Care Unit of Sandun District of Zhejiang Hospital, 1229th Gudun Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86-18600754832Email xiewenzhangrenqi@163.comAbstract: Cases of acute tonsillitis, a common disease in the emergency department, are mostly mild and those complicated by severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome are rarely reported.Keywords: acute tonsillitis, severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, case report