The first novel influenza A (H1N1) fatality despite antiviral treatment and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Hong Kong

T. Liong; K. L. Lee; Y. S. Poon; S. Y. Lam; C. P. Chan; C. S. Yue; C. M. Chu; K. Y. Yuen; K. I. Law

The first novel influenza A (H1N1) fatality despite antiviral treatment and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Hong Kong

T. Liong, K. L. Lee, Y. S. Poon, S. Y. Lam, C. P. Chan, C. S. Yue, C. M. Chu, K. Y. Yuen, K. I. Law

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Abstract

We report the first fatality caused by novel influenza A (H1N1) infection despite having the diagnosis confirmed and being given antiviral treatment after hospitalisation. This patient was also the first with influenza A (H1N1) to be supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Hong Kong. Although extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is an effective means of supporting patients with refractory hypoxaemia on high mechanical ventilatory support, it is labour-intensive and technically demanding. We also discuss the challenges faced when managing this case.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	381-384
Number of pages	4
Journal	Hong Kong Medical Journal
Volume	15
Issue number	5
Publication status	Published - Oct 2009
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

General Medicine

Keywords

Antigens, viral
Extracorporeal circulation
Influenza A virus, H1N1 subtype
Influenza, human
Oxygenators, membrane

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The first novel influenza A (H1N1) fatality despite antiviral treatment and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Hong Kong

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