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Neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation outcomes according to social determinants of health

Abstract Objective To characterize relationships between social determinants of health (SDoH) and mortality among infants receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Study design Retrospectively, we identified infants born >34weeks gestation and..

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Time to extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation flow and outcomes in paediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest: a 12-year single-centre study

Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly used for refractory paediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). Although rapid initiation of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is widely considered critical, the relative..

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Association between platelet indices and next-day bleeding and clotting in children and adults on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A retrospective study

Abstract Introduction Bleeding and clotting phenotypes are common in patients supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and are associated with increased mortality. However, tools to distinguish bleeding from clotting phenotypes..

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Pediatric Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR): Understanding Variations in Systems and Clinical Practice

Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for pediatric cardiac arrest relies on enhanced resources and time-critical decision-making. We aimed to evaluate variations in systems and clinical practice among extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Neighborhood Opportunity and Long-Term Outcomes Following Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objective To evaluate whether neighborhood-level opportunity, measured by the Child Opportunity Index (COI), is associated with short- and long-term outcomes following pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Design Retrospective observational..

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NAVA use in infants with established bronchopulmonary dysplasia, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and those on ECMO: a narrative literature review

Abstract Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) is an innovative mode of ventilation that delivers support in synchrony with the infant’s diaphragmatic electrical activity. This technology aims to improve patient–ventilator interaction,..

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Trends in Neonatal Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in New York State: 2018-2024

Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used in the care of critically ill neonates since the 1970s. Some neonatal ECMO indications include inadequate tissue oxygen delivery, severe hypoxic..

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Left Ventricular Venting Using a Transaortic Pigtail Catheter in Pediatric Myocarditis Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Patients with fulminant myocarditis accompanied by severe hemodynamic deterioration, cardiogenic shock, or refractory arrhythmias often require venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) treatment. When left ventricular (LV) dilation, elevated LV..

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Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in pediatric patients after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation decannulation: a systematic review

Abstract OBJECTIVE Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a vital support for pediatric patients with severe cardiac or pulmonary failure. However, post-decannulation complications, particularly involving carotid artery ligation (CAL) or carotid..

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Body Mass Index and Survival in Children Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Importance  Underweight and obesity represent opposite ends of the nutritional risk spectrum that negatively affect children’s health worldwide. Both conditions have been associated with increased mortality in pediatric patients receiving..

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Predictors of Brain Infarction in Pediatric Patients During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Introduction Brain infarction (BI) is a severe complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with high morbidity and mortality. We aimed to determine the incidence of BI and identify predictors..

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Anticoagulation management and monitoring in ECMO: an international survey: communication from the ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Pediatric and Neonatal Thrombosis…

Abstract Objectives The objective of this survey is to assess current practices in anticoagulation management, laboratory monitoring, and hematology involvement in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients. Methods A cross-sectional international..

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Impact of early hyperoxia on outcomes during neonatal and pediatric veno-arterial extracorporeal life support

Abstract Background: Hyperoxia induces oxidative stress and can exacerbate inflammatory response to Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Life Support (VA–ECLS). This study aimed to evaluate the association between hyperoxia during VA–ECLS and morbidity, complications,..

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A bedside staffing model with perfusionists for pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) at a high-volume center

Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in pediatric patients requires monitoring by specialists to optimize outcomes. Practice variability exists among pediatric ECMO centers across the country. We present a bedside..

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Bivalirudin Monitoring Using Dilute Thrombin Time in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Single-Center, Retrospective Cost Analysis, 2018–2023

Abstract Objectives:  The parenteral anticoagulant bivalirudin has favorable safety and efficacy outcomes compared with unfractionated heparin (UFH) in pediatric patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and is frequently monitored using..

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Every second counts: Association between activated clotting time and neurologic injury in neonatal ECMO

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical support modality for patients with reversible cardiopulmonary failure. Despite its benefits, ECMO is associated with neurologic adverse events (NAE), including seizures..

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Difficult cannulations in neonatal and pediatric ECMO: Illuminating obstructions to timely therapy

Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides life-saving support for patients with advanced cardiorespiratory failure, yet unanticipated difficulties with peripheral cannulation can delay therapy. This study describes challenging neonatal and..

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Sweep Gas Nitric Oxide During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Neonates and Children (NECTAR Trial): A Single-Center, Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Objectives:  To test the feasibility and safety of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) delivering nitric oxide into the sweep gas of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits (sNO) in critically..

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Multi-modal pediatric critical care datamart for extracorporeal support prediction and decision support

Abstract Objectives To develop a multimodal pediatric critical care datamart supporting predictive modeling and decision support tool development, integrating high-resolution physiologic and clinical data and future clinical deployment. Materials and..

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Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Transport Safety—Regional and National Experiences and Literature Review

Abstract Background/Objectives: Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) supports reversible respiratory failure when mechanical ventilation fails. Technological advances and specialized teams now enable ECMO initiation at referring centers, even for high-risk..

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Advances in Extracorporeal Life Support: A Pediatric Perspective

Abstract The last 10 years have seen an exponential rise in the use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS), also frequently referred to as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) when a membrane..

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Highlights of the Nineteenth International Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion

Abstract The 19th International Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion took place on May 16 and 17, 2025, at the InRad Events Center of the..

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Follow-up of neonates who received ECMO: how are they doing?

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used since 1975 to provide temporary cardiorespiratory support in neonates, children, and adults with severe cardiopulmonary conditions unresponsive to conventional therapy. Initially focused..

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Correlation of anticoagulation assays with bleeding during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation at a tertiary pediatric hospital

Abstract Introduction Due to anticoagulation during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), patients face a higher risk of bleeding. This study aimed to assess the correlation between anticoagulation assays and hemorrhage in..

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Unfractionated Heparin Dosing in Pediatric Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Single-Center Retrospective Study, 2015–2021

Abstract Objective:  Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is the most widely used anticoagulant during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Optimal dosing of UFH for children undergoing ECMO is unknown, leading to suboptimal exposure...

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Flow benefits of pediatric arterial cannulae versus introducer sheaths as distal perfusion catheters in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Objective We test the hypothesis that pediatric arterial (“peds art”) cannulae as distal perfusion catheters (DPCs) for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation provide more favorable distal limb hemodynamics than introducer..

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Death by Neurologic Criteria in Neonates Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry Study, 2010–2023

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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Preoperative Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Children With Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry Study, 2000–2022

Abstract Objective:  To describe those neonates with dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) who undergo preoperative support with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and to compare outcomes in those undergoing the..

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Pediatric venoarterial and venovenous ECMO

Abstract  (ECMO) is an invaluable resource in the treatment of critically ill children with cardiopulmonary failure.  To date, over 36,000 children have been placed on ECMO and the utilization of..

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Outcomes of Modified Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Using A Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit in Postcardiotomy Children With Congenital Heart Disease—A Ten-Year Experience…

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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