Abstract Background Cannulation for peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) can lead to severe local complications. This study evaluated site-specific complications between percutaneous and surgical cannulation techniques for femoro-femoral..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose Prolonged ECMO has become more common during the COVID-19 pandemic but is associated with high resource utilization and poor outcomes. This study aimed to identify predictors of prolonged..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES: Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs frequently in ICUs and is associated with poor outcomes. However, little is known about AKI in patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for..
Read MoreAbstract Real-time, quantitative biosensing within extracorporeal perfusion (ECP) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems is key to advancing this life-support technology beyond the hospital setting to emergency care. Measuring and..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose of review Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in critically ill patients, especially among those with severe and advanced organ failure. The use of extracorporeal support (ECS) is..
Read MoreAbstract Objective Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) are often used together to treat critically ill patients. This systematic review aims to assess mortality and renal..
Read MoreAbstract Objective To systematically evaluate the influence of cannula direction in central venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (CVA ECMO) on aortic hemodynamics and oxygen transport through a multiparametric comparative analysis under..
Read MoreAbstract Background Veno-pulmonary artery extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-P ECMO) is a configuration of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for patients with isolated or predominantly right ventricular (RV) failure and inadequate gas..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly being utilized in critical care globally to allow for adequate oxygenation in patients with cardiac and/or respiratory failure. Unfortunately, haemostatic complications – both..
Read MoreAbstract Background The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization recommends daily antithrombin monitoring and supplementation to achieve > 50%–80% activity during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Evidence supporting this practice is uncertain, and whether..
Read MoreAbstract ECPR Efficacy and Use: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) improves survival and neurologic outcomes in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, with global adoption and center availability expanding significantly.
Read MoreAbstract Purpose The benefits of adopting restrictive transfusion strategies, as opposed to a liberal approach, during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remain unclear. This network meta-analysis aims to determine whether a..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can cause blood water loss due to insensible perspiration via oxygenators and plasma leakage. The accurate quantification of water loss is crucial for maintaining..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: Limited data exist on outcomes in COVID-19- vs. influenza A (H1N1)-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients when supported on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). We aimed to..
Read MoreAbstract Thrombosis and inflammation represent major challenges limiting the functionality of asymmetric poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) (PMP) hollow fiber membranes in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems. Moreover, the interplay between these two pathological..
Read MoreAbstract Data on factor XIII (FXIII) activity in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are scarce. In this prospective, observational, single-centre study, we determined the rate of acquired FXIII deficiency..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Postcardiotomy shock, often necessitates advanced mechanical circulatory support. Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and the Impella 5.5 device are crucial for hemodynamic stabilization. This study evaluates the efficacy and..
Read MoreAbstract Critically acute and ill and Obstetrical patients constitute a unique clinical population with a high mortality rate. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is gradually being used in obstetrical acute and..
Read MoreAbstract This retrospective cohort study evaluates the validity of the Renal Angina Index (RAI) in predicting acute kidney injury (AKI) in 272 patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. The..
Read MoreAbstract Objective Patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation undergoing ipsilateral cannulation may develop distal limb ischemia. We postulate 2 clinical questions: (1) Would contralateral cannulation have a lower distal limb..
Read MoreAbstract Background Outcomes of postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are well studied, but preoperative ECMO bridging is less studied. This single-center review evaluates outcomes of patients supported with ECMO as..
Read MoreAbstract Background: End-stage heart failure remains a major global health challenge with high mortality. While heart transplantation is the gold-standard treatment, the scarcity of donor hearts necessitates alternative therapies. Left..
Read MoreAbstract To our knowledge, no previous reports have described the use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) in patients wearing a halo vest. We present a case in which..
Read MoreAbstract Background Immediate initiation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has not demonstrated benefit in individuals diagnosed with cardiogenic shock based on the presence of hypotension. The relationship between other hemodynamic..
Read MoreAbstract Mobilization of patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)—especially with femoral cannulas—presents unique challenges. This single-center retrospective cohort study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of mobilizing these..
Read MorePrevalence and Predictors of 3 Vital Outcomes After Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Abstract Background Predictors of death resulting from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) withdrawal, in-hospital death after ECMO liberation, and survival to hospital discharge have been evaluated incompletely, despite the prognostic insight..
Read MoreAbstract Objective: To characterize the variability in venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) candidacy decision-making processes across international Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) member institutions. Design: An international survey study of..
Read MoreAbstract Background Evidence on prophylactic venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) during elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with complex high-risk coronary artery lesions is limited. Objectives The authors aimed..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the relationship between the duration of pre-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) mechanical ventilation and mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients undergoing venovenous ECMO. DESIGN: Retrospective..
Read MoreAbstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a life-saving mechanical support in patients with cardiogenic shock. There are great variations in the reported rates of neurological complications and associated..
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