Abstract Background A recent update of the German directive on determining brain death introduced changes regarding the diagnostics in potential donors on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Physicians familiar with ECMO must..
Read MoreAbstract Veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has many limitations, including patient comfort and, oftentimes, mobility issues. Veno-pulmonary (VP) ECMO offers respiratory support without recirculation and right heart support. For..
Read MoreAbstract Background Use of venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the setting of type A aortic dissection (TAAD) has been described in the literature as salvage therapy, with morbid..
Read MoreAbstract Background Mechanical ventilation is routinely used during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO), but its role in influencing hemodynamics and supporting cardiac recovery remains poorly understood. This systematic review..
Read MoreAbstract Background Survival following the Norwood procedure has improved substantially, but outcomes for the high-risk subgroup requiring postoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remain unclear. We explored short- and intermediate-term outcomes..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation has shown promise in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, but evidence in younger adults remains limited. Younger adults represent a unique subgroup with distinct etiologies and potentially..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical life support therapy for severe cardiac and respiratory failure, but it is associated with thromboembolic, hemorrhagic, and neurological complications. Diagnostic imaging..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving form of cardiopulmonary support for patients with severe refractory cardiopulmonary disease. It is a resource-intensive intervention requiring specialised equipment and personnel,..
Read MoreAbstract Objective Neurologic injury is common in pediatric patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Impaired cerebral autoregulation (CAR) may increase the risk of neurologic injury. We aimed to measure CAR..
Read MoreAbstract Background The hemodynamic consequence of increasing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (V-A ECMO) flow on left ventricular (LV) loading is controversial, with in vivo studies reporting conflicting results on left ventricular..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate clinical outcomes associated with different systemic heparin protocols (conservative v standard intensity) during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Included studies comprised both..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides respiratory and circulatory support in patients with severe cardiorespiratory failure. As ECMO technology advances, portability has become an important design consideration for transport..
Read MoreAbstract Background Drowning can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is associated with high mortality and poses substantial clinical management challenges. Ultra-protective ventilation strategy combined with veno-venous extracorporeal..
Read MoreAbstract Background Although sedation is commonly used in patients undergoing venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO), the use of volatile anesthetics is less frequent, and there is limited data on..
Read MoreAbstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) is a potentially lifesaving yet resource-intensive organ support option for patients with very severe respiratory failure refractory to optimized conventional management. Mortality remains..
Read MoreAbstract Background The Emergency Bypass System (EBS, Terumo Corporation) and Permanent Life Support (PLS, MAQUET Cardiopulmonary GmbH) platforms differ in pump design and surface coating, which may influence hemocompatibility. This study..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides life support for patients with refractory cardiac or respiratory failure. The complexity of ECMO management and associated mortality necessitates high-accuracy clinical decision-making systems...
Read MoreAbstract Objectives We sought to evaluate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use for low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) after congenital heart surgery. Our primary aims were (1) to compare hospital mortality..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal life support has become a widely integrated tool in treating refractor cardiopulmonary failure. Under normal physiologic conditions, arterial blood flow is inherently pulsatile, and cyclic shear stress plays..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become an increasingly vital intervention for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure, significantly improving short-term survival rates. However, there is growing recognition of..
Read MoreAbstract Background Despite advancements in management strategies, patients with refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) have high mortality. Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly utilized as temporary mechanical support in these..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is increasingly used to rescue patients with refractory respiratory failure, cardiogenic shock and/or cardiac arrest. Acute brain injury during ECLS is common and associated with..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supports patients with end-stage heart and lung disease awaiting transplantation. In pulmonary hypertension, veno-arterial ECMO (VA-ECMO) is common but linked to vascular complications and limited..
Read MoreAbstract Background In adult patients receiving veno-venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO), cardiovascular performance plays a critical role in determining oxygen delivery, organ perfusion and safe titration of extracorporeal support...
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an established life support technique for refractory acute cardiorespiratory failure in children and adult patients. However, ECMO support is provided only by specialized..
Read MoreAbstract Background Traumatic major limb amputations require urgent intervention to prevent irreversible tissue necrosis and life-threatening systemic complications due to warm ischemia. We aim to demonstrate the efficacy of extracorporeal..
Read MoreAbstract Background Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a commonly used in refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) but may exacerbate left ventricular (LV) loading conditions and impair cardiac energetics. Adjunctive LV..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal circulation (ECC) is an essential operation in many cardiac surgeries, but contact between blood and connecting tubes can activate inflammatory factors and adversely affect complement. Previous studies..
Read MoreAbstract In extracorporeal therapies such as cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), the transport of blood through artificial circulation frequently results in the rupture of erythrocytes, releasing hemoglobin..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives To determine whether preoperative platelet (PLT) count independently predicts in-hospital mortality in patients receiving venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Design Secondary analysis of a prospectively maintained institutional registry...
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