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..
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Abstract 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..
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Abstract 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..
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Abstract Objectives To describe the incidence and survival of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) deployment in the operating room (OR) for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) after surgery for..
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Abstract Hemodynamic instability during cardiac surgery, particularly procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass, increases the risk of mortality and adverse events. Conventional anesthetics such as propofol and etomidate have limitations in maintaining..
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Abstract 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..
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Abstract Objectives: In neonates, the carotid artery can be ligated or reconstructed at the time of decannulation from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). However, there is a paucity of data..
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Abstract 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..
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Abstract 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..
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Abstract 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..
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Abstract 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..
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Abstract Background For decades, the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has been a reliable and readily available pillar of therapy for cardiogenic shock (CS). However, no clinical markers have been validated..
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Abstract Background Laboratory research suggests that vasopressin restores systemic arterial pressure without significantly increasing pulmonary artery pressures, compared with norepinephrine. We therefore tested the hypotheses that treatment of intraoperative vasoplegia..
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Abstract 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..
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Abstract 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..
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Abstract Background The optimal haemoglobin threshold for use of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in anaemic patients remains an active area of research. Blood is a limited resource, and there..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is now commonly used to manage refractory pediatric cardiac or respiratory failure. Traditionally, ECMO has been associated with high morbidity. However, despite advancements in ECMO..
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Abstract 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.
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Abstract 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..
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Abstract 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..
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Abstract BACKGROUND Patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are at risk for peri-operative complications, often linked to endothelial dysfunction. The Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) has shown..
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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is a highly resource-intensive procedure, and its cost-effectiveness remains a subject of debate []. Hospital-based eCPR for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest has been shown to..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can provide an option for high-risk procedures that may result in cardiopulmonary collapse. The indications for ECMO standby are not well delineated. We describe the..
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Abstract Introduction Intra-operative hypotension is common during cardiopulmonary bypass and may contribute to tissue hypoxia. Tissue hypoxia has been linked to the development of postoperative kidney and brain injury. Vasopressors..
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Abstract Background Children undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are at risk of hematologic and coagulation complications, including intracranial hemorrhage. Thromboelastography is used to monitor anticoagulation in patients receiving ECMO, but..
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Abstract Objectives Minimal invasive Extracorporeal Circulation (MiECC) and Hybrid System (HS) have been introduced to potentially reduce the inflammatory response compared to conventional Cardiopulmonary Bypass (cCPB). The HS combines elements..
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Abstract Importance Postoperative red blood cell transfusion guidelines recommend transfusion for hemoglobin levels less than 7 g/dL. However, the safety of this strategy in patients at high risk of cardiac events..
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Abstract Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and the initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can significantly improve survival chances. The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation during CPR (eCPR) could further enhance..
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Abstract Aim To characterize the impact of BMI (body mass index) on HIBI (hypoxic-ischemic brain injury) in patients receiving ECPR, with the hypothesis that elevated BMI is associated with increased..
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Abstract Background Heart transplantation remains the gold standard for the treatment of end-stage heart failure, but severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) poses a significant challenge due to the increased risk of..
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