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Team-Based Care of the Patient Receiving Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Background  Guideline-based care of patients requiring extracorporeal membranous oxygenation, a form of life support for patients with refractory respiratory and/or cardiac failure, requires a multidisciplinary approach, yet a detailed..

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Outcomes of protocol-based management for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in congenital heart surgery – A 2-decade experience

Abstract Background:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a vital mechanical circulatory support used with increasing frequency in complex congenital cardiac surgeries. This study evaluated the outcomes of a protocol-based venoarterial..

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Prospective Randomized Pilot Study Comparing Bivalirudin Versus Heparin in Neonatal and Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objectives:  To test feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with an endpoint of time at goal anticoagulation in children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) randomized to receive bivalirudin..

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ECPR—the evolving role in cardiac arrest

Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) describes the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) to restore blood circulation in patients during refractory cardiac arrest. So far, ECPR is not the..

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Concurrent use of continuous kidney replacement therapy during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: what pediatric nephrologists need to know—PCRRT-ICONIC practice points

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary cardiorespiratory support for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients when traditional management has failed. This lifesaving therapy has intrinsic risks, including the development of..

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Between a rock and a hard place: anticoagulation management for ECMO

Abstract Anticoagulation is an essential component of optimal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) management. Unfractionated heparin is still the anticoagulant of choice in most centers due to longstanding familiarity with the..

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Nighttime/Weekend Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation Is Not Associated With Increased 1-Year Mortality for Non-Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Indications

Abstract The process of placing a patient on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is complex and requires the activation and coordination of numerous personnel from a variety of disciplines to..

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Potential new treatment for inferior vena cava injury using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation applying flow diversion effect

Abstract Background Retrohepatic inferior vena cava (IVC) injuries remain among the most lethal and serious liver injuries. Gauze packing is currently the first choice for IVC injuries; however, laparotomy itself poses..

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Clinical Practice With Preprimed Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Safety, Sterility, and Functionality

Abstract This 5 year retrospective study presents the clinical experience with preprimed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits used in a Single Hub Center Hospital, focusing on sterility, functionality, and safety...

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Investigations of Differential Hypoxemia During Venoarterial Membrane Oxygenation with and Without Impella Support

Abstract Purpose Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is used in patients with refractory cardiac or cardio-pulmonary failure. Native ventricular output interacts with VA ECMO flow and may hinder sufficient..

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Survival and Neurocognitive Outcomes After Noncardiac Illness Indications for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Young Children

Abstract This referral center prospective inception cohort study included 84 consecutive children having extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for noncardiac illness indications at the age of less than 6 years from..

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ACTION-ARC Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Ventricular Assist Device Adverse Event Definitions-2023

Abstract Adverse events (AEs) experienced by children and adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) on ventricular assist devices (VADs) are sometimes unique to these populations. The Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving..

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Microcirculatory Perfusion Disturbances During Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review

Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used in case of potentially reversible cardiac failure and restores systemic hemodynamics. However, whether this is followed by improvement of microcirculatory perfusion is..

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Non-intensive care unit feasibility for ambulatory veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients

Abstract Introduction Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has increasingly been utilized to support patients in respiratory failure as a bridge to recovery or lung transplantation. As patients progress from cannulation to..

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Effects of Concomitant Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Usage and Different Cannulation Techniques on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Terms of…

Abstract Introduction Various cannulation strategies for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) support are currently in use according to the clinical urgency and experience of the rescuing team. Although central..

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Spinal Cord Injury Following Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Scoping Review

Abstract Introduction Spinal cord infarction (SCI) or ischemia is a rare but devastating complication of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). The natural course and outcomes are poorly studied. Methods..

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Impact of Left Ventricular Venting on Acute Brain Injury in Patients with Cardiogenic Shock: An Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry…

Abstract Background While left ventricular (LV) venting reduces LV distension in cardiogenic shock patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO), it may also amplify risk of acute brain injury (ABI). We..

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Fever following extracorporeal membrane oxygenation decannulation: Infection, thrombosis or just physiology?

Abstract Purpose Fever is frequent after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) decannulation. We aimed to evaluate the incidence of post-decannulation fever and describe its causes. Methods Adult ECMO patients who were..

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Algorithm of High-Risk Massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objective: Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a life-threatening condition, often leading to acute respiratory and cardiac failure. This study evaluates the role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a..

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Outcomes of extracorporeal life support in hypothermic cardiac arrest: Revisiting ELSO guidelines

Abstract Aim of the study Predictive factors for poor outcomes in hypothermic cardiac arrest (HCA) differ from those in normothermic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). This study aimed to evaluate the..

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Unraveling the Blood Biomaterial Interaction During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides lifesaving cardiopulmonary support for patients with a multitude of clinical diagnoses, resulting from cardiac and/or respiratory failure refractory to conventional supports (). The..

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Exploring the Impact of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation on the Endothelium: A Systematic Review

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving intervention for patients with circulatory and/or pulmonary failure; however, the rate of complications remains high. ECMO induces systemic inflammation, which may activate..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in severe traumatic brain injury: Is it safe?

Abstract BACKGROUND  Patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at an increased risk of respiratory failure refractory to traditional therapies. The safety of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in this..

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The effects of blood cell salvage on transfusion requirements after decannulation from veno‑venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an emulated trial analysis

Abstract Background Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is a supportive therapy for acute respiratory failure with increased risk of packed red blood cells (PRBC) transfusion. Blood cell salvage (BCS) aims..

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A Multimodal Educational Boot Camp for Training Fellows in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

Abstract Introduction: Pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) management presents unique challenges in acute care settings, requiring specialized expertise to manage critically ill children. Medical and surgical fellows often manage these patients,..

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ECMO produces very rapid changes in primary hemostasis detected by PFA-200 during lung transplantation: An observational study

Abstract Background The pathology of primary hemostasis is a common complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Scientific data describing its changes in patients on short-term ECMO support and the..

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Evaluation of staged autologous blood transfusion during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation decannulation: A retrospective study

Abstract Background Clinical blood resources are scarce and autologous blood transfusion for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) withdrawal is less studied. Objectives To assess the use of staged autotransfusion during ECMO..

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ISHLT consensus statement on the perioperative use of ECLS in lung transplantation: Part II: Intraoperative considerations

Abstract The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) throughout the perioperative phase of lung transplantation requires nuanced planning and execution by an integrated team of multidisciplinary experts. To date, no..

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An investigation into the contributing factors to survival of ARDS patients supported by veno-venous ECMO

Abstract Introduction This study aimed to identify characteristics associated with survival during and post Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy, in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) during the..

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Autoptic Findings in Patients Treated with (VA-ECMO) after Cardiac Arrest

Abstract Background: This study examines the results of autopsy examinations specifically aimed at documenting complications arising from the implantation phase and treatment with veno–arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in patients with..

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