Tags Archives: ecmo

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Abstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is a complex and invasive intervention used increasingly in the management of severe respiratory failure. Once established, the management of prolonged V-V ECMO..

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  Faten Farid Awdallah:   Critical care consultants at king Abdullah medical city, holly capital. Critical care ass professor at national heart institute, Egypt

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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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Abstract Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but often fatal complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), with a high mortality largely driven by resultant cardiogenic shock. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane..

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Abstract Background This study evaluates the outcomes and management considerations associated with using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), including those requiring neurosurgical intervention. It..

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Abstract Intractable bleeding during cardiac surgery is a rare but life-threatening complication. We describe a novel management approach in which the patient was supported with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation until..

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  Conceptual Framework: Bilateral Pneumonectomy + Lung Transplant with Dynamic ECMO Support (DREAM-style strategy) 1. Clinical Context & Rationale This scenario typically applies to: * End-stage bilateral lung malignancy confined..

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Innovative Monitoring in ICU and ECMO. Speakers will discuss the technical aspects of creating monitoring systems and algorithms for to identify patients that might need ECMO and to monitor progress..

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Abstract Differential oxygenation may complicate extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) either due to the initial pathology or subsequent lung injury. The dual circulation phenomenon inherent to peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Abstract Introduction Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) supports oxygenation and carbon dioxide (CO2) clearance in the short- or mid-term, and is traditionally utilized in severe, refractory respiratory failure. There is..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical rescue therapy complicated by high rates of nosocomial infections (NIs). While Western data abound, evidence from the Middle East remains limited...

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Abstract Acute postoperative bioprosthetic valve thrombosis is a rare complication with challenging treatment. We present two consecutive cases of patients with myocardial infarction and papillary muscle rupture requiring urgent surgical..

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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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Abstract BACKGROUND:  Mortality prognostication in adult patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is not accurate or established. We hypothesized that composite lactate-based metrics and machine-learning models would improve in-hospital mortality..

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Abstract Introduction:  In cardiogenic shock (CS), persistent microcirculatory impairment despite improved macrocirculatory parameters is associated with poor outcomes. Therapeutic strategies must therefore address both macro- and micro-circulation. Conventional microcirculatory measures..

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Abstract Obesity poses technical challenges during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) cannulation because of thick subcutaneous tissue and increased insertion resistance. While patient-related factors are well recognized, the impact of..

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Abstract Background:  The standard method for transporting tissues during limb transplantation and replantation is cold ischemic transport (CIT). However, CIT cannot completely prevent ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). As an alternative, extracorporeal..

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Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a life-saving intervention for individuals with refractory cardiopulmonary failure and is associated with several complications. Differential hypercapnia, also known as RIDDLER syndrome or..

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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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Abstract Background To gain insight into the role and relevance of inflammatory and immunological markers in the comprehensive assessment of a patient's immune response to surgical procedures. This study focused..

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Abstract Background The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has expanded significantly, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but membrane lung (ML) function at high altitudes remains unexplored. This study aimed..

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Abstract Background Major bleeding is a common and serious complication of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). Current perspectives on bleeding risk fail to reflect dynamic changes over time in..

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Abstract Background and Objective Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) circuits typically utilise a continuous flow (CF) of blood to support patients suffering from refractory cardiorespiratory dysfunction. Pulsatile flow (PF)..

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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 The prognostic significance of an adverse acid–base milieu despite venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in patients with cardiogenic shock remains poorly defined. We examined metabolic and respiratory disturbances..

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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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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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Abstract The impact of acute liver dysfunction and chronic liver disease on adult patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support remains unclear. To investigate this, we performed a retrospective analysis..

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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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A Landmark Case in ECMO-Supported Bridge-to-Transplant Care  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has always been a therapy defined by its ability to buy time; time for a heart to recover, for lungs..