Tags Archives: Anticoagulation

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a life-sustaining therapy for severe respiratory failure. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuits require systemic anticoagulation that creates a delicate balance between circuit-related thrombosis and bleeding-related..

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Abstract We retrospectively compared anticoagulation with heparin and bivalirudin for 32 consecutive children under 18 years old during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in our pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU). Between September..

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Abstract Hypercoagulability in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may aggravate disease severity during hospitalization but the reported survival benefits from anticoagulation (AC) vary among studies. We performed a literature research to..

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Abstract Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an acquired autoimmune condition characterized by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin antibody, and anti-β2 glycoprotein-I antibody) which leads to clinical thrombosis via a..

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Abstract Background To compare the safety and efficacy of low-dose anticoagulation (LA) with that of standardized dose anticoagulation (SA) for patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Methods PubMed, MEDLINE,..

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Abstract Background: Thromboembolism and bleeding contribute to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)’s morbidity and mortality and are also frequent complications of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vvECMO). As the interaction of the..

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

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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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Joe presents data on the commonality of clot burden in the ECMO circuit and how difficult it is to detect without a tool that can directly measure intra-oxygenator volume in..

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Joe Basha, CCP and John Ingram, CCP talk about anticoagulation strategies for ECMO patients.  Joe and John discuss SCCM guidelines and their own experiences with different anticoagulation protocols.   

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Joe Basha, CCP and John Ingram, CCP talk about anticoagulation strategies for ECMO patients.  Joe and John discuss SCCM guidelines and their own experiences with different anticoagulation protocols.   

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Tammy Sparacino Journal Club - John Ingram Knowledge Nuggets  Tammy Sparacino Journal Club: Heparin - free ( VV ECMO) Veno - Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a multiple trauma patient:..

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

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Preamble Guidelines summarize and evaluate available evidence with the aim of assisting health professionals in proposing the best management strategies for an individual patient with a given condition. Guidelines and..

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Abstract Objectives:  To compare current practices within the United States of anticoagulation management and blood transfusion in neonatal and pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients with a 2013 international report. Design: ..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) requires alternative anticoagulation strategies. We investigated outcomes in patients with HIT antibodies undergoing low-dose bivalirudin anticoagulation during left ventricular assist device implantation on an extracorporeal..

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Abstract The management of a patient placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a team effort. The anesthesiology team plays an integral part during cannulation and oftentimes as well during..

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Abstract The interaction between the patient and the ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) circuit initiates a significant coagulation and inflammatory response due to the large surface area of foreign material contained..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary support is frequently required during lung transplantation. Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been recently shown to be an acceptable and, perhaps, safer alternative to cardiopulmonary bypass machine..

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Abstract Objectives:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a life-sustaining therapy for severe respiratory failure. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuits require systemic anticoagulation that creates a delicate balance between circuit-related thrombosis and bleeding-related..

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Abstract Purpose: We describe an approach for anticoagulation and transfusions in veno-venous–extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), evaluating factors associated with higher transfusion requirements, and their impact on mortality. Methods: Observational study..

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Abstract By chelating ionized  allows  circuit  without a bleeding risk for the patient. Citrate anticoagulation is also associated with a reduced activation of  and platelets. Citrate clearance by  (Krebs cycle) is not modified by renal..

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Abstract Background This retrospective single-center study aimed to analyze transfusion requirements, coagulation parameters, and outcome parameters in patients undergoing lung transplantation (LuTx) with intraoperative extracorporeal circulatory support, comparing cardiopulmonary bypass..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) protocols generally require systemic anticoagulation with heparin to prevent circuit thrombosis. The prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of heparin resistance in this setting are ill-defined. To better..

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Abstract Optimal anticoagulation monitoring in patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is fundamental to avoid hemorrhagic and thromboembolic complications. Besides conventional coagulation tests, there is growing interest in the use..

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Abstract Background  support (ECMO) typically requires multiple  and is associated with frequent bleeding complications. Blood transfusions are known to increase morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients, which may extend to..

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Abstract Mechanical support devices have revolutionized the management of circulatory failure. This has been met by a dramatic increase in ventricular assist device (VAD) utilization in children over the last..

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Abstract  (ECMO) is a form of  (ECLS) which is used frequently in the paediatric and neonatal setting to support either the pulmonary, or both the pulmonary and . Management of ECMO requires..

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Abstract Systemic anticoagulation is a standard of care in adult patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to prevent circuit thrombosis and subsequent thromboembolic events. Unfractionated heparin has long been..

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Objective Adequate , measured using  (ACT), is important during vascular and cardiac surgeries. Unfractionated heparin is the most common  used. The purpose of this analysis was to compare the i-STAT ACT (iACT) to..