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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Fever following decannulation from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) poses diagnostic challenges. While infectious causes and thrombosis are typically considered, rare etiologies may be overlooked. We report the case of..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING bilateral lung transplant (BLT), the use of planned intra- and postoperative venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasing. It has become the standard practice in many..

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Abstract Background Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Life Support (VA ECMO) is a critical intervention for patients with cardiogenic shock, serving as bridge to recovery, transplantation, or long-term therapies. The complexity of VA..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract In recent decades, multiple efforts have been made to reduce population exposure to cigarettes, given that smoking is responsible for thousands of deaths annually. These actions have been effective,..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective: A standardized multifaceted approach to follow-up is crucial for monitoring neurodevelopment in neonates who undergo extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The Pittsburgh Index for Pre-ECMO Risk (PIPER+) score, which..

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Abstract Background Acute lower limb ischemia is a major complication of peripheral venoarterial ECMO, significantly impacting patient outcomes and survival rates. Traditional methods for assessing limb perfusion, such as physical..

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Abstract Clinical blood pump consoles for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are poorly accessible to researchers due to their high cost. Furthermore, clinical machines are built and designed at a high..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of different arterial cannula models on hemodynamic performance and blood damage associated with femoral artery cannulation in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a medical intervention employed to provide life-sustaining support for patients. YouTube is a dynamic and widely utilized platform for distributing health-related information. The..

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Abstract Introduction Bleeding and thrombotic complications are common in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients and are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. The optimal anticoagulation monitoring protocol in these patients..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Little is known about how the role of the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) specialist (ES) impacts intensive care unit (ICU) staff retention. Our facility allows staff ICU registered..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a crucial tool in the care of patients with multiorgan failure and is increasingly utilized as a bridge to transplantation. While..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a high-risk treatment but the legal risk surrounding its use is unknown. Methods Retrospective review of the Westlaw legal database was used to..

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Abstract Background Preliminary evidence from small, single-center studies suggests levosimendan may improve the likelihood of successful venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) weaning in patients with cardiogenic shock. However, the literature..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends that healthcare education material be written at a 6th–7th grade reading level. There are yet to be studies that investigate the readability..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is an essential life-support system in critical care specifically engineered to assist cardiac and respiratory function by externally maintaining blood perfusion and oxygenation..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background/Objectives: Brain ischemia is a frequent complication in patients undergoing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (va-ECMO) therapy due to hypoperfusion, low oxygenation, and thromboembolism. While concomitant intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) therapy..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background/Objectives: Conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) has been the foundational resuscitation approach for decades. Where CCPR is unsuccessful, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-assisted CPR (ECPR) may improve outcomes. Predicting failure of CCPR..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a rapidly growing resource for the most critically ill patients with respiratory and/or circulatory failure. [1,2] ECMO is one of the most resource intensive..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Among patients reliant on continuous-flow (CF) mechanical circulatory support devices, bleeding is primarily caused by an acquired von Willebrand factor (vWF) deficiency, precipitated by the high shear stress..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background and aims:  The effect of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) on left atrial pressure (LAP) in the presence of interventricular interaction and the Frank–Starling mechanism is unknown. We..

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Abstract Background: We evaluated the impact of noninvasive respiratory support (NRS) and invasive mechanical ventilation duration before venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) on weaning from venovenous ECMO and survival.   Methods: In..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Traditional decannulation of femoral venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) involves femoral cutdown. Percutaneous methods have been developed, but data supporting their use are limited. This study sought..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with substantial morbidity and early mortality in afflicted adults. Cardiopulmonary complications that occur at increased frequency in SCD such as pulmonary embolism, pulmonary..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose Sparse data exist on delirium in VA-ECMO. We aim to describe the characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes of delirium in VA-ECMO. Methods We retrospectively reviewed adults’s electronic medical..

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Abstract Venopulmonary ECMO (VP ECMO) is an advanced support strategy for patients with severe respiratory failure and right ventricular (RV) dysfunction, providing pulmonary protection by oxygenating blood and unloading the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) use is associated with substantial psychiatric morbidity in patients and their families. This systematic review and meta-analysis quantifies the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),..

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Abstract Whether an anticoagulation strategy combining bivalirudin and aspirin during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) would prolong oxygenator use is unknown. No clear data exist on oxygenator life span during prolonged..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Nosocomial infections are one of the most frequent complications of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and are associated with increased mortality (). Bloodstream infections present a particular problem because of..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Predictive scoring systems for adult patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for sepsis have not been yet reported. Based on the Chinese Society of ExtraCorporeal Life Support (CSECLS)..