Utility of Hemolung® in Acute Neurological Crisis with Ventilatory Failure

Abstract

can be a help. A lower dose of anticoagulation infusion can be used to avoid any further hemorrhage in an active condition of intracranial hemorrhage 11) . Hemolung ® uses room airflow to remove CO 2 without a need for a high flow oxygen supply. This device will be useful in conditions as men-tioned with acute brain injury. In conclusion, we suggest that Hemolung ® device should be present in high capacity neurocritical care unit. Neurointensivist training and competency need to be maintained. Early inclusion of this de-Utility