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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Continuous, therapeutic anticoagulation is the standard of care for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The risks of hemorrhage exacerbated by anticoagulation must be weighed with the thrombotic..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Over the past 10 years, there has been a rapid expansion in the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the care of patients with refractory cardiac or respiratory..

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Abstract BACKGROUND: Early detection of acute brain injury (ABI) at the bedside is critical in improving survival for patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. We aimed to examine the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Infants undergoing ECMO may have elevated serum ferritin and iron levels, raising concerns about iron overload. Recent studies question the utility of these markers for acute vs. chronic..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is one of the most challenging areas in cardiology, where hard evidence is often limited. Several factors contribute to this scarcity. Patients with CS are typically..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract A 31-year-old woman at 41 weeks gestation presented after a home-delivery attempt, resulting in an intrauterine fetal demise. A cesarean section revealed purulent amniotic fluid. The patient had a..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced medical technology that is used to treat respiratory and heart failure. The U.S. military has used ECMO in the care of..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To identify and prioritize research questions for anticoagulation and hemostasis management of neonates and children supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) from the Pediatric ECMO Anticoagulation CollaborativE (PEACE)..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To derive systematic-review informed, modified Delphi consensus regarding the medications used for anticoagulation for pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for the Pediatric ECMO Anticoagulation CollaborativE (PEACE). DATA SOURCES: ..

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Abstract Background:  Little is known about extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-related spinal cord infarction (SCI), and reports regarding this rare and catastrophic complication are rare. Here, we report two cases of..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors associated with venous thrombotic events in patients receiving (ECMO) support. Systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies. PubMed, Cochrane..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background:  Patients maintained on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) often require systemic anticoagulation to prevent circuit clotting and systemic thromboembolic complications. The optimal intensity of anticoagulation to balance the risk..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background:  Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is a critical intervention for patients with severe lung failure, especially acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The weaning process from ECMO relies largely..

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Abstract Introduction In children requiring venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for long durations, conversion to venovenous (VV) support may be advantageous. The purpose of this study was to evaluate..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) serves as a lifesaving intervention for patients experiencing refractory cardiac arrest. With its expanding usage, there’s a burgeoning focus on improving patient outcomes through..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract IMPORTANCE:  “Awake” cannulation for venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), where patients remain spontaneously breathing without invasive mechanical ventilation during the cannulation procedure, may reduce lung injury from positive pressure..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Cold-induced RNA binding protein (CIRBP) is widely involved in critical physiological processes of myocardial fibrosis (MF), a crucial mechanism of cardiac insufficiency in myocardial infarction (MI). However, whether CIRBP..

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Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with significant inflammatory reactions that can impact patient outcomes. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of ECMO on the functional ability of..

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Abstract Background: Hydroxocobalamin increases systemic blood pressure through nitric oxide pathway suppression. However, its effects on hypotension during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are unknown. The objective of this study was to..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction: Although post-cardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with high mortality1, the impact of cannulation site is poorly understood. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of our post-cardiotomy veno-arterial ECMO..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation are critical tools in contemporary cardiac surgery and intensive care, respectively. While these techniques share similar components, their application contexts differ,..

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Abstract Extracorporeal circulation (ECC) is frequently implemented in a vast array of modalities such as hemodialysis, cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and others. Patients receiving any such therapy are..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction: Although decannulation from ECMO is usually irrevocable, in rare circumstances, ECMO will be reinitiated. Data on outcomes after re-cannulation of ECMO are limited,1 so we studied our experience with ECMO..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a high-risk procedure with significant morbidity and mortality and there is an uncertain volume-outcome relationship, especially regarding long-term functional outcomes. The aim of..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been increasingly used for refractory cardiogenic shock (CS). Although guidelines have downgraded the recommendations for intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in CS, escalation from..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as an important intervention for children both preceding and following cardiac surgery. There is a notable lack of comprehensive information regarding neurodevelopmental outcomes...

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Abstract We present a case of successfully treating an adult woman with a lethal bupropion overdose with VA-ECMO. The patient presented to the hospital with severe encephalopathy, which progressed to..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is associated with acute brain injury (ABI), including central nervous system (CNS) ischemia (defined as ischemic stroke or hypoxic-ischemic brain injury [HIBI]) and..

Perfusfind S.L.

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 utilization..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract When native blood flow through the aorta from the adult heart and lungs meets retrograde blood flow from an artificial heart and lung during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO),..