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Awake vs. Sedated Cannulation for Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients with COVID-19 Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Why this article matters Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is routinely initiated in patients with severe ARDS after intubation, deep sedation, and often neuromuscular blockade. During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, some centers explored an alternative strategy: awake ECMO cannulation, in which patients are cannulated while spontaneously breathing and supported without invasive mechanical ventilation. The […]

ARDS, cannulation ecmo, COVID-19, ecmo, VV-ecmo

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Respiratory

Pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients: a narrative review

Abstract Background and Objective: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe, life-threatening medical condition characterized by poor oxygenation due to non-compliant lungs secondary diffuse alveolar damage. Encouragingly, the incidence of ARDS has declined steadily recently, attributed mainly to implementation of keystone guidelines and continuous research efforts. Mechanical ventilation is the cornerstone of supportive care for

ARDS, barotrauma, COVID-19, pneumomediastinum, pneumotorax

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Respiratory

The Respiratory Mechanics of COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome—Lessons Learned?

Summary of “The Respiratory Mechanics of COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome—Lessons Learned?” Abstract Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has expanded our understanding of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), revealing unique pathophysiological characteristics of COVID-19 ARDS. Distinct features include severe hypoxemia, vascular injury, and microthrombosis, often disproportionate to respiratory compliance. These findings challenge conventional ARDS management strategies,

ARDS, COVID-19, Respiratory

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