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Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PcP) occurs exclusively in immunocompromised patients. About 50% of PcP is HIV-related, the other half associated with immunosuppression for other reasons [1]. If PcP progresses to an acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requiring intensive care and invasive mechanical ventilation, the prognosis is generally poor [1] and mortality is about 80% if additional veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) support is necessary [1]. Despite lack of clear evidence [2], VV-ECMO has become an integral part in the rescue therapy of severe ARDS. Moreover, some centers start VV-ECMO at early time-points in order to rigorously follow (ultra-) protective ventilation strategies [3].
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Conflict of interest: Dr. Stahl has nothing to disclose.
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Conflict of interest: Dr. Welte reports personal fees from AstraZeneca, Boehringer, Berlin Chemie, Chiesi, GSK, Novartis, grants from AstraZeneca, Novartis, outside the submitted work.
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Conflict of interest: Dr. Hoeper reports personal fees from Actelion, personal fees from Bayer, personal fees from MSD, personal fees from Pfizer, outside the submitted work.
Conflict of interest: Dr. David has nothing to disclose.
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