ASAIO Journal · 1998 · 16 citations · 0 references
MedicineCardiologyPediatricsClinical CardiologyDiabetologyPediatric CardiologyDiabetes MellitusExtracorporeal CirculationExtracorporeal Membrane OxygenationNeonatal Cardiac DisordersNeonatal Fluid ManagementPediatric CardiomyopathyBeta-adrenergic Blocker UseDiabetic CardiomyopathyFluid Medication AdministrationFluid RestrictionInfant Diabetes MellitusIntravenous Fluid AdministrationNeonatal Extracorporeal Membrane OxygenationPediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
In infants with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), conventional treatment with inotropes, fluid restriction, and diuretics may be detrimental. This case reports an infant of a diabetic mother with HOCM on ECMO illustrating beneficial effects of beta adrenergic blockade and increased fluid administration.