Combes – Mechanical Ventilation on VV-ECMO

Dr. Alain Combes, a leading professor of intensive care medicine from Sorbonne Université, dives into the intricacies of mechanical ventilation for patients on veno-venous ECMO. He emphasizes tailored ventilation strategies, especially for severe ARDS patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion includes critical metrics like driving pressure and the significance of individualized PEEP adjustments. Dr. Combes shares recent findings aimed at minimizing ventilator-induced lung injury and improving patient survival outcomes.