# Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe exogenous lipoid pneumonia induced by diesel aspiration

## TL;DR

This case report explores using a special breathing support system to treat severe lung damage from diesel aspiration, showing some improvement before the patient's death.

## Contribution

The novel use of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for treating severe exogenous lipoid pneumonia caused by diesel aspiration.

## Key findings

- ECMO significantly improved lung function and oxygenation in a patient with severe exogenous lipoid pneumonia.
- Despite ECMO support, the patient ultimately died from septic shock.
- The case suggests ECMO could be a supportive treatment for severe respiratory failure from lipoid pneumonia.

## Abstract

This case report presents a novel application of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) in the treatment of a patient with severe exogenous lipoid pneumonia caused by diesel aspiration. Although the patient ultimately died of septic shock, ECMO significantly improved lung function and the oxygenation index, demonstrating its potential as an innovative supportive treatment method for such severe respiratory diseases.