Here's a bit of Info....: ...on a... - Lung Conditions C...

Lung Conditions Community Forum

57,131 members67,674 posts

Here's a bit of Info....

Dmactds profile image
2 Replies

...on a product I know nothing about except what's written at the site; anyone here know anything else??

alung.com/patients-caregive...

Information for Patients and Caregivers

What is extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R?)

Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) provides an alternative or supplement to mechanical ventilation by removing carbon dioxide directly from the blood using techniques similar to kidney dialysis. The procedure can be performed as part of comprehensive treatment for acute respiratory failure in the intensive care unit.

Written by
Dmactds profile image
Dmactds
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
2 Replies
Corin1950 profile image
Corin1950

Interesting I've never seen or heard of this and it wasn't used when my husband was in intensive care in Switzerland or at A&E and n Respiratory ward in England.

My husband has bipap machine that removes Co2 at night.

Best wishes

Corin

Comino2 profile image
Comino2

I believe this is a specialist treatment carried out at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Carbohydrates, Anyone??

I'd never heard this before; anyone...?? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC463811/...
Dmactds profile image

about these blood gasses

right you all know l went for the blood gasses taken from my ear lobe yesterday now lm not so sure...
minkymoo profile image

Been back to hospital today. For them to check my levels and my carbon dioxide levels.

They have tried upping my oxygen due to my carbon dioxide being so low. But that didn't work as my...
Michelle12120 profile image

Panic attacks with copd

Has anyone with copd had a severe panic attack, my husband came out of hospital on Saturday after...
Dazbazbez profile image

Hospital appointment

Was at Wythenshawe hospital yesterday for my blood gasses to be checked. I retain carbon dioxide...

Moderation team

See all
AsthmaandLung profile image
AsthmaandLungAdministrator
moderator_AandLUK profile image
moderator_AandLUKAdministrator
AdminTeam profile image
AdminTeamAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.