Extracorporeal Life Support for Massive Hemoptysis and Acute Lung Injury Due to ANCA Negative Vasculitis

Abstract

Massive hemoptysis is life-threatening and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be indicated as rescue therapy due to acute lung injury in this setting. We report a case of a patient who presented with massive hemoptysis and acute lung injury after reported inhaled ground oxymorphone abuse. Although initially thought to have been due to inhaled oxymorphone, we determined that the patient had ANCA-negative vasculitis that led to both hemoptysis and hematuria. The role of inhaled oxymorphone in combination with the vasculitis is unknown. ECMO was initiated to support the patient and, although his course was complicated, he did recover. Keywords: ECMO; Vasculitis; Acute Respiratory Distress (ARDS).