Which of the following patients on mechanical lung support in ICU is best suited for lung transplantation?
A. A 40-year-old male on “awake” VV ECMO for worsening idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Correct Choice
B. A 25-year-old female on VV ECMO for ARDS due to sepsis and dialysis for AKI Wrong Choice!
C. A 47-year-old morbidly obese female (BMI-42) with severe restrictive lung disease on mechanical ventilation Wrong Choice!
D. A 76-year-old male with a recent history of bladder cancer resection on mechanical ventilation for acute exacerbation of end-stage COPD Wrong Choice!
Answer:A
Which of the following patients on mechanical lung support in ICU is best suited for lung transplantation?
A. A 40-year-old male on “awake” VV ECMO for worsening idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Correct Choice B. A 25-year-old female on VV ECMO for ARDS due to sepsis and dialysis for AKI Wrong Choice! C. A 47-year-old morbidly obese female (BMI-42) with severe restrictive lung disease on mechanical ventilation Wrong Choice! D. A 76-year-old male with a recent history of bladder cancer resection on mechanical ventilation for acute exacerbation of end-stage COPD Wrong Choice!