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Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) has become an essential life-saving therapy for patients with refractory cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and severe cardiopulmonary failure. Despite its expanding use and..

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Abstract Background: The estimated incidence of acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT), mainly continuous RRT (CRRT), in patients necessitating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is approximately 50%. Currently, two..

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Abstract Hydrogen has emerged as a therapeutic agent in inflammatory critical illnesses due to its potential to modulate inflammation and oxidative stress. However, its role in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO),..

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Abstract Refractory ventricular arrhythmias and cardiac arrest in younger patients are rare, life-threatening events, particularly when standard resuscitation fails. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary circulatory support, enabling hemodynamic stabilization,..

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Abstract Background Acute respiratory failure after cardiac surgery is an uncommon complication, affecting morbidity and mortality. In these patients, respiratory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support may be beneficial, as it..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) using veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a treatment option for refractory cardiac arrest patients, but it has mostly been restricted to hospitals with..

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Abstract Axillary and subclavian artery cannulation for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) offers clinical advantages but introduces complex flow dynamics within the aortic arch. This study employed patient-specific computational..

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Abstract To examine the global epidemiology of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation discontinuation due to resource limitation (EDRL), assessing differences across geographic regions and between pre- and post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) periods...

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Abstract Background Patients with severe trauma are at high risk of developing life-threatening complications, including acute respiratory failure and circulatory collapse. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) offers critical support when conventional..

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Abstract Ultrasound has become indispensable in the management of patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), enabling rapid diagnosis, procedural guidance, physiologic monitoring, and informed decision-making across the entire ECMO..

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Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is a high-risk, high-cost intervention that often entails prolonged ICU and hospital stays. Its rapid evolution raises crucial questions of appropriateness, proportionality, and value. Whereas..

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Abstract Objectives To explore how early mechanical reperfusion impacts outcomes in high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) patients supported by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO). Methods This retrospective international study included..

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Abstract Background Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) complicated by necrotizing pneumonia and septic shock carries a mortality exceeding 80%. Lung transplantation is rarely pursued because persistent sepsis, uncertainty regarding..

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Abstract Objectives:  To identify factors associated with the development of death by neurologic criteria (DNC) in neonates treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Design:  Retrospective registry study. Setting:  Data reported..

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Abstract Objectives:  Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) represents a standard and well-accepted modality of treating patients with refractory respiratory failure. Nevertheless, some patients might develop refractory hypoxemia, hemodynamic compromise or..

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Abstract Background: Prone positioning improves survival in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) by reducing ventilator-induced lung injury and enhancing ventilation–perfusion matching. Whether these physiological benefits translate to patients..

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Abstract Background: Nosocomial infections are common in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with ECMO cannula‑site infections (ECMO‑CSI) being the most frequent infections directly related to the ECMO run. These..

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Abstract Background Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) with cardiac arrest is an obstetric emergency with an exceedingly high maternal mortality. Early application of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) may provide essential..

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Abstract Managing refractory cardiogenic shock is individualized, with few aspects considered routine or universally contraindicated. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a temporary mechanical circulatory support strategy, providing hemodynamic stabilization..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support technique used in patients with respiratory or cardiac failure. Despite the increased use of ECMO, the incidence and risk factors..

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Abstract Objectives: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) plays a crucial role in the outcome of children following surgery for congenital heart disease. However, its availability and affordability are minimal across the globe...

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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 Background The objective of our study was to evaluate the ability of Emergency Medicine (EM) physicians who have completed an accelerated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) course and mannequin training..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for trauma is underreported in Latin America. We conducted a cohort study in four centers from Argentina (2015–2024), including all adults with polytrauma (defined as..

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Abstract Background For over three decades ECMO-treatment has been provided in our low-volume nationwide cardiothoracic centre in Iceland. This research aims to examine both the short- and long-term results of..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has a history that is a testament to the pioneering spirit of medical innovators. It is intricately linked with the development of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)..

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Abstract Background This study sought to examine the outcomes of percutaneous postclosure of large-bore femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) cannulas compared with a traditional open cutdown technique. Methods Between..

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Abstract Health care is not a luxury in the sense of being an enjoyment or an unnecessary indulgence, but inequality and inaccessibility can make certain services seem like luxuries. Health..

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Abstract Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used in refractory cardiac and respiratory failure, yet the role of perfusionists remains narrowly defined. While traditionally viewed as technical operators, perfusionists possess..

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Abstract Background Peripheral veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation in children poses a significant clinical challenge due to wide variations in body size, vessel caliber, and risk profiles. Purpose..