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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives:  To investigate outcomes associated with conventional roller or centrifugal pumps during neonatal venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Our primary hypothesis is that in comparison with conventional roller-pump support, centrifugal pump use is..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) often require prolonged periods of bed rest owing to the severity of their illness. Care is also required to maintain the position and..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common complication in adults treated with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for refractory cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. We aimed to determine..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction The use of  (ECMO) in the management of severe  (ARDS) has been well established in recent years, , ,  but the ongoing  (COVID-19) pandemic has presented new limitations in knowledge and has complicated the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives The objective was to compare primary  between adult ECMO patients and cardiac surgical patients before  and . Furthermore, the authors explored whether in vitro treatment of ECMO patient blood samples with  (vWF)..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background The use of a venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the postcardiotomy shock setting (PC-ECMO) can be life-saving. Risk stratification for patients under PC-ECMO is currently challenging. The..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Acute right ventricular (RV) failure following massive pulmonary embolism (PE) can have significant hemodynamic consequences and is the mode of death. Temporary mechanical circulatory support can provide tissue perfusion..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction: Massive acute pulmonary embolism (MAPE) with obstructive cardiogenic shock is associated with a mortality rate of more than 50%. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been increasingly used..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation provides cardiorespiratory support to patients in cardiogenic shock. This comes at the cost of increased left ventricle (LV) afterload that can be partly ascribed to retrograde..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract A 28 year old lady experienced acute asthma exacerbation precipitated by the inhalation of a recreational drug (“Kobret”). She presented with ultra-severe hypercapnia and associated acidosis due to refractory..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction: Patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and decompensated right heart failure (DRHF) have worse outcomes after pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA). We reviewed the role of central veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an intervention used for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) from COVID-19 who have failed conventional ventilatory strategies. Very few studies have given..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an emerging treatment modality associated with a high frequency of antibiotic use. However, several covariables emerge during ECMO implementation, potentially jeopardizing the success of..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Despite increasing early rehabilitation and mobilisation (ERM) in paediatric intensive care, current evidence for ERM of neonatal and paediatric patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is limited. The proposed..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been advancing rapidly due to a combination of rising rates of acute and chronic lung diseases as well as significant improvements in the safety..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Mixed cardiogenic-septic shock (MS), defined as the combination of cardiogenic (CS) and septic (SS) shock, is often encountered in cardiac intensive care units. Herein, the authors compared the impact of..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract We read with great interest the EuroECMO-COVID study in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Roberto Lorusso and colleagues should be congratulated for this important research, which contributes to our understanding of the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives:  Evidence of cerebrovascular complications in COVID-19 requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is limited. Our study aims to characterize the prevalence and risk factors of stroke secondary to COVID-19 in patients on venovenous ECMO. Design:  We analyzed..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract BACKGROUND Obesity is an important health problem in cardiac surgery and among patients requiring post-cardiotomy veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO). Still, it remains unclear whether these patients are..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The temporal trends in haematological parameters and their associations with blood product transfusion requirements in patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are poorly understood. We performed a retrospective..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) is used as a treatment modality in those who fail to respond to conventional care. Hypoxia and medications used in the intensive care unit..

Perfusfind S.L.

ABSTRACTS

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Despite systemic anticoagulation and antithrombotic surface coating, oxygenator dysfunction remains one of most common technical complications of Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Several parameters have been associated with an..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract High-risk/massive pulmonary embolism (PE) has a high mortality rate, especially when cardiac arrest occurs. Venoarterial (V-A) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can rapidly restore and maintain circulation while a decision..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Surgical pulmonary embolectomy is a procedure that is often used to rescue patients with massive pulmonary embolism (PE) and circulatory collapse that have failed or may not be ideal..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used successfully to support adults with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-related cardiac or respiratory failure refractory to conventional therapies. Comprehensive..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Despite quick implementation of reperfusion therapies, a few patients with high-risk, acute, massive, pulmonary embolism (PE) remain highly hemodynamically unstable. Others have absolute contraindication to receive reperfusion therapies...

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction The risk, cost, and adverse outcomes associated with packed red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in patients with cardiopulmonary failure requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) have raised concerns regarding..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Mechanical circulatory support may help patients with massive pulmonary embolism who are not candidates for systemic thrombolysis, pulmonary embolectomy, or catheter-directed therapy, or in whom these established interventions have..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Refractory cardiogenic shock is increasingly being treated with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO), without definitive proof of improved clinical outcomes. Recently, pulsatile V-A ECMO has been developed to address some of the..