Abstract Despite increasing clinical interest in ambulatory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), its equipment is not optimally designed for portability. Blood pumps are too heavy for ambulation, as the lightest system..
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Abstract Background and Objective Pulsatile blood flow is considered more potential for delivering hemodynamic energy and enhancing microcirculatory perfusion in patients compared to non-pulsatile flow in ECMO. This study aims..
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Abstract Anticoagulation is mandatory during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) flow reduction trials with very low blood flow. Anticoagulation in the ECMO circuit might be intensified with less effect..
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Abstract Introduction Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is increasingly used in the treatment of severe respiratory failure. Despite a significant increase in the worldwide use of extracorporeal lung assist..
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Abstract Artificial membrane lungs are composed of hollow fiber membranes. Blood flows with low velocities in the membrane bundle, forming a laminar boundary layer near the membrane surfaces that limits..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a life-saving support therapy in the case of cardiopulmonary refractory failure. Its use is associated to complications due to the presence of artificial surfaces and..
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Abstract Despite being vital in treating intensive-care patients with lung failure, especially COVID-19 patients, Veno-Venous Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation does not exploit its full potential, leaving ample room for improvement. The..
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