Conclusion
Extracorporeal veno-arterial membrane oxygenation should be considered
with caution in patients with pH<7. Lactates and pH level
might be important parameters to elaborate a new score to predict
survival in this population. The simplicity of the “three seven rule”
can be very relevant when facing emergency situations.
Keywords: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation,
critically-ill, survival, blood pH, critical care