When to Remove Tracheal Intubation During ECMO Support in Lung Transplant Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

After lung transplantation, there is a nonlinear relationship between the application time of ECMO and MV time in patients with IPF. The application time of ECMO can predict well the extension of MV in patients during ICU stay. Therefore, clinicians can assess the duration of MV in patients with IPF based on the application time of ECMO, further avoiding complications related to MV.