@article{ref1,
title="Extracorporeal lung assist in the adult trauma patient",
journal="AACN clinical issues",
year="1995",
author="Cottingham, C. A. and Habashi, N. M.",
volume="6",
number="2",
pages="229-241",
abstract="Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common complication of trauma and critical illness. Despite medical advances, the mortality associated with this disease process remains consistently around 50%. Extracorporeal lung assist (ECLA) is a therapeutic alternative to conventional mechanical ventilation. This therapy removes all or a substantial percentage of total body carbon dioxide production, allowing for much lower ventilator support and facilitating &quot;lung rest&quot;. Although the use of ECLA is controversial, it represents a viable option for patients with severe respiratory failure.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1079-0713",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}