Abstract Target values for arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2) in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are unknown. We hypothesized that lower PaCO2 values on ECMO would..
Read MoreAbstract In critically ill patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving invasive mechanical ventilation, prone positioning for 16 hours/day has been shown to confer significant mortality..
Read MoreAbstract The development of new right ventricular (RV) dysfunction after cannulation to venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and its association with worse outcomes is increasingly recognized in adult patients,..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is often used in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with refractory hypoxemia. There is limited literature highlighting the development of right ventricular (RV) failure while..
Read MoreAbstract Background Pulmonary shunt refers to the passage of venous blood into the arterial blood system bypassingthe alveoli-blood gas exchange. Pulmonary shunt is defined by a drop in the physiologic..
Read MoreAbstract Veno‐venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) can be lifesaving. In these cases, the complex brain-lung crosstalk might lead to a form of acute..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a rescue therapy in patients with severe acute res‑piratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to COVID‑19. While bleeding and thrombosis complicate ECMO, theseevents may..
Read MoreAbstract Background The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has increased substantially. With modern trials supporting its efficacy, ECMO has become an..
Read MoreAbstract Background The impact of mechanical ventilation on the survival of patients supported with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) due to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains still..
Read MoreAbstract Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of prone position ventilation treatment on patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after cardiac surgery. Methods: Clinical data were collected from 93..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is often a consequence of a dysregulated immune response; therefore, immunomodulation by extracorporeal cytokine removal has been increasingly used as an adjuvant therapy, but..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: To describe clinical characteristics, mechanical ventilation strategies, and outcomes in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) during weaning from venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO). Design: Retrospective, multicenter cohort..
Read MoreAbstract Rationale: Blood flow rate affects mixed venous oxygenation (SvO2) during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with possible effects on the pulmonary circulation and the right heart function. Objectives: We..
Read MoreAbstract Pulmonary echinococcosis is a parasitic infection that accounts for 20% of the infected cases with echinococcosis. Patients may present after a cyst rupture associated with a variety of complications,..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used to support patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The impact of ECMO on long-term outcomes of patients with severe..
Read MoreAbstract Background: This document updates previously published Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), incorporating new evidence addressing the use of corticosteroids, venovenous extracorporeal..
Read MoreAbstract Severe acute hypercapnia is independently associated with increased adverse effects and intensive care unit mortality in mechanically ventilated patients. During the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) pandemic,..
Read MoreThis case reports on an 53-year-old female patient who was admitted to the hospital with an 8 day history of fever and chills, loose stools, vomiting, severe weakness, and reduced..
Read MoreAbstract Importance Prone positioning may improve outcomes in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but it is unknown whether prone positioning improves clinical outcomes among patients with ARDS who..
Read MoreAbstract Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) and its more severe form, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), imply a decrease in the ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide by the..
Read MoreAbstract A restrictive fluid strategy is recommended in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) managed with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO). However, there are no established predictors for..
Read MoreAbstract Mortality prediction for patients with the severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) supported with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is challenging. Clinical variables at baseline and on day 3..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose Ultraprotective ventilation in (ARDS) patients with veno-venous (VV ECMO) reduces mechanical power (MP) through changes in positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP); however, the optimal approach to titrate PEEP is unknown. This..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extubation during extracorporeal oxygenation (ECMO) in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS) has not been well studied. Despite the potential benefits of this strategy, weaning from ECMO before libera‑tion..
Read MoreAbstract Rationale: Patients with obesity are at increased risk for developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Some centers consider obesity a relative contraindication to receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support,..
Read MoreAbstract Hemodynamics is a key factor in the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), as hemodynamic compromise is associated with mortality and its incidence is between 50 and 70%..
Read MoreAbstract Mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure due to COVID-19 is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an attractive management option. This study sought to determine the effect..
Read MoreAbstract Background: This study aimed to determine the optimal position of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) draining cannulas for refractory respiratory failure based on short-term clinical results. Methods: In total, 278..
Read MoreAbstract The main objective of this study was to describe the current mechanical ventilation (MV) settings during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (P-ARDS) in six..
Read MoreAbstract Background A strategy that limits tidal volumes and inspiratory pressures, improves outcomes in patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) may facilitate ultra-protective ventilation...
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