A patient in ARDS with PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio of 120 despite high PEEP and low tidal volume ventilation might require which advanced intervention?
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Correct answer: Consider extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as salvage therapy
In severe refractory hypoxemia ARDS, ECMO may be considered per guideline as rescue therapy when conventional lung-protective strategies fail.
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