Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has been shown to improve neurologically favorable survival for patients with refractory ventricular tachycardia (VT)/ventricular fibrillation (VF) out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Prior studies of the impact of age..
Read MoreAbstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) exposes the patient to infectious complications related to the cannulas or the site of insertion. The aim of the current study was to investigate..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality. In refractory shock, it is unclear if mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices improve survival. We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis..
Read MoreAbstract Near-infrared spectroscopy is routinely used in the monitoring of cerebral regional oxygen saturation (crSO2) in neonates following congenital heart surgery. Decreased postoperative crSO2 variability in these patients is associated with..
Read MoreAbstract Background While venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V‑A ECMO) provides lifesaving supportfor cardiopulmonary failure, complications may increase mortality, with few studies focusing on ischemic/hemor‑rhagic stroke. We aimed to determine the..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: The need for preoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support prior to left ventricular assist device(LVAD) therapy has been associated with increased mortality. Our study investigated the impact of de-escalating..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced treatment for acute severe respiratory failure. Patients on ECMO are frequently maintained sedated and immobilized until weaning from ECMO, first, and..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction There are several types of surface treatments (coatings) aimed at improving the biocompatibility of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit. Some coatings appear to require higher doses of heparin to..
Read MoreAbstract Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) and its more severe form, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), imply a decrease in the ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide by the..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplant (BTT) has been used for critically ill candidates with excellent outcomes, but data on this strategy in older recipients..
Read MoreAbstract Post-infarct ventricular septal defect (PIVSD) is a rare, life-threatening complication following acute myocardial infarction (MI), associated with high overall mortality. Interventions include medical management, percutaneous closure, and/or surgical closure...
Read MoreAbstract Background: Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used to support patients with cardiac and respiratory failure. The relationship between obesity and VA-ECMO outcomes is unknown. Objectives: To determine the relationship between..
Read MoreNormothermic regional perfusion in DCD organ donors, a primer: first EuroELSO webinar on ECLS in donors undergoing determination of death according to circulatory criteria. Moderators: Marius Berman & Eduardo Miñambres..
Read MoreAbstract This study described the outcomes of patients receiving topical, nebulized, endobronchial, or systemic tranexamic acid (TXA) for bleeding events while on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). We performed a single-center..
Read MoreAbstract Background The perioperative risk factors that cause severe morbidity and prolongation of postoperative hospital stay after cardiac surgery should be determined. Various scores have been used to predict morbidity..
Read MoreAbstract We have read with interest the work by Helms et al., a single-center study with 30 patients (16 on veno-venous and 14 on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxy-genation (ECMO)), with..
Read More[playlist type="video" ids="41303"] Built on LivaNova’s 50-year legacy of safety and reliability, Essenz supports the Perfusionist in doing what is best for each patient, and allows the entire heart team..
Read MorePRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Hollow-fiber oxygenator with integrated heat exchanger able to oxygenate the blood, remove carbon dioxide from the blood and regulate blood temperature in pediatric patients. It is designed for..
Read MorePRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Hollow-fiber oxygenator with integrated heat exchanger able to oxygenate the blood, remove carbon dioxide from the blood and regulate blood temperature in infant patients. It is designed for..
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Read MoreAbstract Summary The importance of temporary mechanical circulatory support for treating acute heart failure with cardiogenic shock is increasingly recognized, and Impella (Abiomed, Danvers, MA, USA) has received particular attention..
Read MoreAbstract The two hypnotic agents currently used for the maintenance of general anesthesia during cardio-pulmonary bypass (CPB) are propofol and sevoflurane. Propofol can be administered directly in the cardiotome of..
Read MoreAbstract The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation engages in a continuous review of new, peer-reviewed, published cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid science. Draft Consensus on Science With Treatment Recommendations are..
Read MoreAbstract Rationale: Definitive guidelines for anticoagulation management during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) are lacking, while bleeding complications continue to pose major challenges. Objectives: To describe anticoagulation modalities and..
Read MoreAbstract Hemostatic disturbances after cardiac surgery can lead to excessive postoperative bleeding. Thromboelastography (TEG) was employed to evaluate perioperative coagulative alterations in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB),..
Read MoreAbstract A restrictive fluid strategy is recommended in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) managed with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO). However, there are no established predictors for..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES: To determine the concordance between activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and anti-factor-Xa (anti-Xa) in adults undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and to identify the factors associated with discordant..
Read MoreAbstract Mortality prediction for patients with the severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) supported with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is challenging. Clinical variables at baseline and on day 3..
Read MoreAbstract Mechanical circulatory support for cardiogenic shock complicated by acute severe aortic regurgitation poses a unique challenge for traditional veno arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) because of rapidly rising left..
Read MoreAbstract The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry which collects data from hundreds of participating centers supports research in ECMO to help improve patient outcomes. The ELSO Scientific Oversight Committee,..
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