Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an invasive and last-resort treatment for circulatory and respiratory failure. Prolonged ECMO support can disrupt the coagulation and anticoagulation systems in a patient, leading..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal support modalities are highly prothrombotic. Anticoagulation is frequently used for patients receiving Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS), and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). The..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has extensive applications in managing patients with acute cardiac and pulmonary failure. Two primary modalities of ECLS, cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..
Read MoreAbstract This study investigated changes in coagulation and associations with occurrence of bleeding and thrombosis during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. The study included 100 adult ECMO-patients. Standard coagulation parameters,..
Read MoreAbstract As the key component of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), artificial lung membranes have low gas permeability and plasma leakage problems, and the contact between membrane materials and blood can..
Read MoreAbstract Objective (FXII) is a multifunctional capable of activating thrombotic and inflammatory pathways. FXII has been linked to thrombosis in (ECMO), but the role of FXII in ECMO-induced inflammatory complications has not..
Read MoreAbstract Drainage insufficiency is a common phenomenon during extracorporeal life support, related to a variable and potentially multiple etiologies. Being associated with impaired extracorporeal blood flow (EBF), so with impaired..
Read MoreAbstract Background In the field of extracorporeal life support (ECLS), the rapid influx of novel technologies and innovative techniques presents an ongoing challenge for professionals to stay informed about these..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an important rescue therapy method for the treatment of severe hypoxic lung injury. In some cases, oxygen saturation and oxygen partial pressure in the..
Read MoreAbstract The aim of this study was to explore the association between arterial return cannula diameter and hemolysis during peripheral VA ECMO. We identified 158 adult patients who received peripheral..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extubation during extracorporeal oxygenation (ECMO) in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS) has not been well studied. Despite the potential benefits of this strategy, weaning from ECMO before libera‑tion..
Read MoreAbstract The escalating concern of obesity in the United States isn’t merely a statistic; it’s a palpable crisis. As of 2017-2018, the CDC noted that . The ramifications of this startling..
Read MoreDynamic longitudinal increase in D-dimers: an early predictor of bleeding complications in ECMO
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: Critically ill patients with inflammatory dysregulation and organ disfunction may benefit from blood purification, although the use of this technique has not been described in large case series. We..
Read MoreAbstract Background Venoarterial (VA-ECMO) is increasingly used with despite the lack of evidence from adequately powered . Three trials reported so far were underpowered to detect a survival benefit; we therefore conducted an individual..
Read MoreAbstract Background Bleeding and thrombosis are common extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) complications associated with increased mortality. Heparin is the most commonly used ECMO anticoagulant, employed in 94% of cases. Reduced..
Read MoreAbstract Rationale: Patients with obesity are at increased risk for developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Some centers consider obesity a relative contraindication to receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support,..
Read MoreAbstract In patients with acute MI complicated by cardiogenic shock (AMICS) who are slated to undergo early revascularization, routine use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) doesn’t reduce 30-day mortality. The..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-support technique used to treat cardiac and pulmonary failure, including severe cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) involving acute respiratory distress syndrome. Blood..
Read MoreAbstract Children who experience cardiac arrest are one and a half times more likely to survive at a hospital capable of providing the life support system called ECMO, research suggests...
Read MoreAbstract Background Venoarterial (VA-ECMO) is increasingly used with despite the lack of evidence from adequately powered . Three trials reported so far were underpowered to detect a survival benefit; we therefore conducted an individual..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving cardiopulmonary bypass device used on critically ill patients with refractory heart and lung failure. Patients supported with ECMO receive numerous drugs to..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction High-risk procedures in interventional cardiology include a wide spectrum of clinical and anatomical scenarios related to a higher periprocedural morbidity and mortality. The prophylactic use of short-term mechanical..
Read MoreAbstract A new, lightweight (2.3 kg), ambulatory pulmonary assist system (PAS) underwent preliminary evaluation in ambulatory sheep. The PAS was purposefully designed for long-term extracorporeal respiratory support for chronic lung..
Read MoreAbstract Left ventricular (LV) distention is a known complication of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) due to increased afterload stress. The consequences of LV distension include elevated pulmonary venous pressures leading to pulmonary edema and increased wall..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose: Most extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulations are performed by cardiothoracic surgeons (CTS). Due to an increase in utilization of ECMO and limited availability of CTS, there is a mismatch..
Read MoreAbstract Background Evidence-based recommendations for transfusion in patients with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) are scarce. The current literature is limited to single-center studies with small sample sizes, therefore..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: Peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with femoral access is obtained through unilateral or bilateral groin cannulation. Whether one cannulation strategy is associated with a lower risk for limb ischemia remains unknown...
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) is known to be a curative intervention for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Its complications include endobronchial bleeding, persistent pulmonary arterial hypertension, right ventricular failure,..
Read MoreAbstract We are grateful for the readers’ interest and suggestions relevant to our original contribution entitled “Pulmonary Artery Dual-Lumen Cannulation Versus Two Cannula Percutaneous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Configuration in Right..
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