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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background and objective: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been successfully and widely used in adult patients for the past 5 years. About 50% of these patients can survive and are..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background This study aims to improve nursing students’ ability to care for critically ill patients through education in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) nursing. Methods This study developed a virtual..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Patient temperature during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is commonly managed by dedicated heating units (HUs) that are integrated into ECMO circuitry. Currently, no HU has received approval for..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background There is considerable debate about the hemodynamic effects of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Aims To evaluate the changes in left ventricular (LV) function, volumes, and work in..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides full hemodynamic support for patients with cardiogenic shock, but optimal timing of ECMO initiation remains uncertain. We sought to determine whether earlier..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Refractory hypoxemia (RH) during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) support is a complex problem that limits the benefit of this therapy. The need for sustained deep sedation and..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an invasive life support technique that requires a blood pump, an artificial membrane lung, and vascular cannulae to drain de-oxygenated blood, remove carbon dioxide,..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly being used in patients suffering from refractory cardiogenic shock (CS). Although considered life-saving, peripheral VA-ECMO may also be responsible for intracardiac..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective: The number of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients who may benefit from prehospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is yet to be elucidated. Patient eligibility is determined both by case..

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Abstract Bilevel-positive airway pressure (BiPAP) is a noninvasive respiratory support modality which reduces effort in patients with respiratory failure. However, it may increase tidal ventilation and transpulmonary pressure, potentially aggravating..

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Abstract Long-term neuropsychiatric symptoms as well as neurologic and functional impairment are common in patients who receive extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, results of a new meta-analysis showed. More than..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Thrombophilic disorders increase the risk of blood  and are associated with morbidity in various settings. However, the impact of  on ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) patients is not well studied. We..

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Abstract Background: Impaired cerebral autoregulation (CA) is one of several proposed mechanisms of acute brain injury in patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The primary aim of this study was..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction The objective of this study was to investigate the potential synergistic utility of a combination of gaseous nitric oxide (gNO)-intravenous Cangrelor as an effective pharmacological option for the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives  is a potentially life-threatening complication during  (ECMO). In this study, we assessed the incidence, , and risk factors for mortality of cardiac tamponade during ECMO. Design We queried the  Organization (ELSO)..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) can be initiated during cardiac surgery or later in ICU according to the hemodynamic profile and organ perfusion. Our aim was to study..

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Abstract Purpose: Cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality. In refractory shock, it is unclear if mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices improve survival. We conducted a network meta-analysis to determine..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supplies circulatory support and gas exchange to critically ill patients. Despite the use of systemic anticoagulation, blood exposure to ECMO surfaces causes thromboembolism complications. Inhibition..

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Abstract The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry captures clinical data and outcomes on patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support across the globe at participating centers. It provides a..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VVECMO) is a potent salvage therapy for ARDS patients who remain severely hypoxemic despite the use of more conventional treatments. In a study done in..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background The present article describes three cases of patients in cardiogenic shock (CS) with previous cardiac surgery that made them initially inoperable. Perioperative support with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate left ventricular (LV) unloading strategies in patients supported with peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). A retrospective review was conducted of..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used to support patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The impact of ECMO on long-term outcomes of patients with severe..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives:  Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is the implementation of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) during refractory cardiac arrest. The role of left-ventricular (LV) unloading with Impella in addition to..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Critically ill patients supported with venoarterial  (VA ECMO) are at risk of developing severe arterial , which has been associated with increased mortality. Lower saturation targets in this population may..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract This study presents Neuro-SPARK, the first scoring system developed to assess the risk of neurologic injury in pediatric and neonatal patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Using the extracorporeal..

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Abstract Objectives Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) pertains to therapeutic and prophylactic techniques utilized in a wide range of medical applications, with severe pulmonary diseases being the most prominent cases. Over..

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Abstract Background Children with end-stage lung disease are commonly managed with extracorporeal life support (ECLS) as a bridge to lung transplantation. A pumpless artificial lung (MLung) is a portable alternative..

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Abstract Objective To compare mortality trends in patients requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support between the first quarters of 2019 and 2020 and determine whether these trends might have predicted..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Severe acute hypercapnia is independently associated with increased adverse effects and intensive care unit mortality in mechanically ventilated patients. During the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) pandemic,..