{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Mucosal bleeding while on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the setting of vitamin C deficiency.
{Author}: Aljeaidi M;Fiorilla XM;Mammana B;Anstey M;
{Journal}: BMJ Case Rep
{Volume}: 17
{Issue}: 6
{Year}: 2024 Jun 26
暂无{DOI}: 10.1136/bcr-2023-259185
{Abstract}: A major complication with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is bleeding which can occur in up to 40% of cases and can be life-threatening. Minor bleeding may be overlooked and under-reported. While some of the underlying mechanisms such as platelet injury and anticoagulation therapy have been identified, several other factors are still under-researched. Here, we describe a unique case of a subtle mucosal membrane bleeding that is found to be associated with vitamin C deficiency while on treatment with ECMO. Investigating vitamin C levels may be useful in understanding causes of bleeding in some patients on ECMO therapy, particularly if there are risk factors for malnutrition.