Guidance

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal for acute respiratory failure in adults. This involves reducing the level of carbon dioxide in the blood to reduce the risk of lung injury with mechanical ventilation.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: February 2022

Guidance development process

How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance

Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance

This guidance replaces NICE interventional procedures guidance on extracorporeal membrane carbon dioxide removal (IPG428).

Endorsing bodies

This interventional procedures guidance is endorsed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)