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Determination of brain death in potential donors on ECMO support

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..

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Reliable Flow, Cost-Effective, Comfortable: Tunneled Veno-Pulmonary Artery Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation Technique

Abstract 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..

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Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Support in the Setting of Type A Aortic Dissection Repair—Too Little Too Late?

Abstract 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..

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The effects of mechanical ventilation during v-a ecmo support: a systematic review

Abstract 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..

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Outcomes after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation following the norwood procedure: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract 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..

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Characteristics and outcomes of younger adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a nationwide study

Abstract 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..

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Diagnostic Imaging Challenges During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract 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..

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Costs and complications of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy in Australia and New Zealand

Abstract 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,..

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Impaired Cerebral Autoregulation in Pediatric Patients with ECMO: A Retrospective Analysis of ECMO Time Periods and Association with Neurologic Injury

Abstract 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..

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Comparison of Left Ventricular Pressure-Volume Loops With Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator Support: In Vitro Investigation

Abstract 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..

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Clinical Outcomes of Different Heparin Anticoagulation Monitoring Targets in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Abstract 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..

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Safety and efficacy of OASSIST ECMO system: A first-in-human, multi-center, clinical trial

Abstract 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..

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Rescue strategies combining ultra-protective ventilation and veno-venous ECMO in a patient with near-drowning-related severe ARDS: a case report and literature…

Abstract 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..

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Kinetics of Sevoflurane Vaporized Directly in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenators—Ex Vivo Findings and Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Simulations

Abstract 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..

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Improving outcomes of patients with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract 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..

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Hemocompatibility of Emergency Bypass System versus Permanent Life Support extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a propensity score-matched cohort: analysis of hematologic…

Abstract 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..

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Artificial intelligence-guided tools in adult ECMO: Current advancements, emerging Trends and future directions

Abstract 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...

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Proactive versus resuscitative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for low cardiac output syndrome after cardiac surgery

Abstract 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..

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Vascular implications of non-pulsatile flow extracorporeal life support

Abstract 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..

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Long-term quality of life and functional outcomes in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation survivors

Abstract 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..

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ELSO-score: A practical pre-ECMO risk model for predicting in-hospital mortality in patients receiving VA-ECMO

Abstract 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..

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How to optimize brain perfusion and prevent cerebral complications during extracorporeal life support

Abstract 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..

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A Novel Trans-Septal Cannula for Wearable Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: In Vitro Hemodynamic Evaluation and Placement Feasibility

Abstract 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..

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Hemodynamic monitoring during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A scoping review

Abstract 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...

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ECMO transports perspectives on organization and patient management: A narrative review

Abstract 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..

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Use of extracorporeal circulation in multidisciplinary approach and replantation strategies for traumatic limb amputations: A case report

Abstract 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..

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Changes in hemodynamics, cardiac energetics, and cell signaling pathways induced by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with or without left ventricular…

Abstract 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..

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Impact of eosinophil levels on postoperative clinical outcomes in patients undergoing extracorporeal circulation: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract 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..

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Development of a Plasma Free Hemoglobin-Adsorbing Device for Extracorporeal Therapies

Abstract 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..

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Preoperative Platelet Count Predicts In-Hospital Mortality in Patients Supported With Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract 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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