Severe pneumonia combined with septic shock caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus treated with veno-venous ECMO: A case report

CA-MRSA pneumonia can progress rapidly to severe respiratory failure and septic shock, necessitating aggressive interventions. Venovenous ECMO, combined with timely and appropriate antibiotic therapy can be life-saving in such cases. This report highlights the importance of early recognition, multidisciplinary management, and the potential benefits of ECMO in severe CA-MRSA pneumonia. It serves as a clinical reference for the treatment of similar cases.