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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients With COVID-19: An International Multicenter Cohort Study

Abstract Background: To report and compare the characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to non-COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients on ECMO. Methods: We..

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The risk factors for delayed recovery in patients with cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is very commonly performed among the cardiovascular surgeries, and delayed recovery (DR) is a kind of serious complications in patients with CPB. It is necessary to..

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The failure of retrograde autologous priming of the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to reduce blood use after cardiac surgical procedures.

Abstract UNLABELLED:Hemodilution during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a primary risk factor for blood transfusion in cardiac surgical patients. Priming of the CPB circuit with the patients' own blood (retrograde autologous..

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Vasoplegic syndrome following cardiothoracic surgery-review of pathophysiology and update of treatment options.

Abstract Vasoplegic syndrome is a common occurrence following cardiothoracic surgery and is characterized as a high-output shock state with poor systemic vascular resistance. The pathophysiology is complex and includes dysregulation..

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Hematic Antegrade Repriming: A Reproducible Method to Decrease the Cardiopulmonary Bypass Insult.

Abstract The current practice of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) requires a preoperative priming of the circuit that is frequently performed with crystalloid solutions. Crystalloid priming avoids massive embolism but is unable..

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Pediatric perfusion refresher for the adult perfusionist.

Lectures and discussion on common congenital cardiac defects and the surgical correction of congenital cardiac defects. Perfusion techniques for pediatric perfusion. Best practices for pediatric ECMO.  

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Concepts in ECMO, Part 1

Delivery of Oxygen and Acute Renal Injury, Making the Connection Cardiopulmonary Bypass; is our use of Phenylephrine Causing Acute Kidney Injury? ECMO economics Discussion  

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Concepts in ECMO , Part 2.

ECMO and CRRT ECMO patient selection ECMO cannulation strategies  Discussion  

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Concepts in ECMO , Part 3.

ECMO and survival Pediatric ECMO ECMO - The tools to deliver Discussion  

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Concepts in ECMO , Part 4.

ECMO and coagulation ECMO circuit design and safety ECMO staffing Discussion  

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ECMO Staffing Model: Perfusionist, Nurse, Respiratory Specialist

Perfusion program director at Vanderbilt University discusses staffing models for ECMO departments.  Nursing Based ECMO Staffing Model  Respiratory Therapist Based ECMO Staffing Model  Perfusion Based ECMO Staffing Model  Hybrid Base..

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ECMO The tools to deliver, ECMO therapy.

Comprehensive discussions about the various devices used to deliver ECMO therapy.     

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Patient Survival.

Lively lecture and discussion about Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) survival data and how patient selection and timing of ECMO initiation contributes to improving ECMO outcomes.  

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ECMO and anticoagulation management.

The learner will be able to discuss anticoagulation strategies for patients on ECMO.   

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ECMO Circuit Design and Safety (VA ECMO, VV ECMO and more).

Joe Basha, CCP lectures on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) safety and discussions on ECMO circuit design to minimize risks.   

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ECMO and Plasma Molecular Adsorption Therapy

The learner will be able to discuss plasma adsorption therapy and how this benefits patients suffering Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). Our bodies are very good at fighting infections. The..

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ECMO cannulation strategies.

The learners will be able to describe where Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) cannulas can be placed to achieve specific respiratory and circulatory support goals.   

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ECMO and CRRT Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.

Kimberlee Spurlin, RN lectures and discusses the use of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Continuous Veno Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH) integrated into the ECMO circuit. CRRT fundamentals.  Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ECMO economics, therapy and cost control / quality.

Matt Warhoover, CCP of Vanderbilt University lectures and discusses economics of ECMO therapy and cost control/quality improvement strategies.  

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How ECMO contributes to maintaining kidney dysfunction Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).

How ECMO contributes to maintaining kidney dysfunction and casually participates in the development of AKI (Acute Kidney Injury).    

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The Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Team. How an ECMO team is formed?

The PerfWeb panel discusses the ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) team. How an ECMO team is formed, and how it is maintained.    

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ELSO Recommendations for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Specialist

Patrick O'Toole, CCP, and Chris Lusby, CCP present and discuss issues surrounding the use of ECMO specialists for monitoring and/or staffing ECMO programs.  

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ECMO Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patient Selection Matters.

Dr. Eric Skipper lectures and discusses the importance of patient selection by ELSO guidelines to ensure a successful and beneficial ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) program.  

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ECMO , Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, ECMO Delivery Techniques.

Chris Lusby, CCP and Joe Basha, CCP discuss ECMO delivery techniques and share the differences in practice protocols between them.  

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Adult Congenital Heart Disease. The use of ECMO in pediatric patients.

Thomas MacGillivray, MD and Mr. Curt Shelley, MEd, RRT-NPS lecture and discuss congenital heart disease and adulthood.  The use of ECMO in pediatric patients.   

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ECMO, Use and Staffing.

ECMO patient selection, cannulation strategies, weaning and how we manage staffing for ECMO patients.  

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ECMO. Joe Basha, CCP July 19, 2018

ECMO: Measurement Of Adequacy, Cannulation, North/South Complication, Anticoagulation And Weaning, And What Patients Can Be Woken Up And Extubated On VV ECMO?   

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