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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease: Surgical Considerations

Abstract The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the paediatric population has increased over time, with the ability to rescue pulmonary and cardiovascular deterioration. ECMO can be utilised by..

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Kidney replacement therapy during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: pathophysiology, technical considerations, and outcomes

Abstract The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has been increasing over time, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst lifesaving, complications that must be managed are also associated with..

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Postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after elective, urgent, and emergency cardiac operations: Insights from the PELS observational study

Abstract Background Outcomes in cardiac surgery are influenced by surgical priority, with higher mortality in emergency cases. Whether this applies to postcardiotomy venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains unknown...

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The dosage makes the poison – ECMO support considerations in poisoning

Abstract Acute poisoning may lead to life-threatening conditions that require advanced life support, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Data about the use of ECMO in intoxications and overdose are..

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Navigating coagulation: Key markers in the first 24 hours of pediatric ECMO

Abstract Background Anticoagulation in pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) presents unique challenges due to developmental hemostasis, coagulation factor production, and response to anticoagulants. This process requires close monitoring to prevent..

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Standby Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Use in Obstetric Patients: A Systematized Review

Abstract EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION (ECMO) is a potentially life-saving intervention often used in critically ill patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure unresponsive to conventional treatments. As the prevalence of..

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Prone positioning during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: asystematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose: The evidence supporting the benefit on clinical outcomes of prone positioning during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure remains inconclusive. We aimed to..

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Impact of Prehospital Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest on Survival with Good Neurological Function: A Systematic Review and…

Abstract Aim Prehospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has been proposed to reduce delays in ECPR delivery in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) and improve outcomes. Our aim was to synthesize..

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An Unexpected Cause of Fever After Weaning From Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (vaECMO): A Case Report

Abstract Fever following decannulation from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) poses diagnostic challenges. While infectious causes and thrombosis are typically considered, rare etiologies may be overlooked. We report the case of..

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Take a Deep Breath: Operating Room Extubation After Bilateral Lung Transplantation on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING bilateral lung transplant (BLT), the use of planned intra- and postoperative venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasing. It has become the standard practice in many..

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Cholesterol levels as a predictive marker for ICU survival in patients with cardiogenic shock supported by VenoArterial ExtraCorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Background Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Life Support (VA ECMO) is a critical intervention for patients with cardiogenic shock, serving as bridge to recovery, transplantation, or long-term therapies. The complexity of VA..

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The hidden dangers of electronic cigarettes: e-cigarette, or vaping, product-use associated lung injury requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract In recent decades, multiple efforts have been made to reduce population exposure to cigarettes, given that smoking is responsible for thousands of deaths annually. These actions have been effective,..

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The effectiveness of NIRS technology to the early diagnosis of lower limb ischemia in patients on peripheral VA ECMO: A…

Abstract Background Acute lower limb ischemia is a major complication of peripheral venoarterial ECMO, significantly impacting patient outcomes and survival rates. Traditional methods for assessing limb perfusion, such as physical..

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Open-access smart blood pump platform for controlling extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Clinical blood pump consoles for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are poorly accessible to researchers due to their high cost. Furthermore, clinical machines are built and designed at a high..

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Effect of Structural Changes in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Return Cannulas on Hemodynamic Performance and Blood Damage Associated with Cannulation

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of different arterial cannula models on hemodynamic performance and blood damage associated with femoral artery cannulation in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Association Between Annual Procedural Volume and Outcomes in Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Nationwide Cohort Study in…

Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) requires advanced skills for induction and management. This study evaluated whether the outcomes of ECPR differ by institutional volume. Using the Japanese Association for Acute..

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Evaluating the Quality and Reliability of YouTube as a Source of Information on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Call to Publish…

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a medical intervention employed to provide life-sustaining support for patients. YouTube is a dynamic and widely utilized platform for distributing health-related information. The..

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Evaluation of an aPTT guided versus a multimodal heparin monitoring approach in patients on extra corporeal membrane oxygenation: A retrospective…

Abstract Introduction Bleeding and thrombotic complications are common in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients and are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. The optimal anticoagulation monitoring protocol in these patients..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to thoracic multiorgan transplantation

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a crucial tool in the care of patients with multiorgan failure and is increasingly utilized as a bridge to transplantation. While..

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Litigation associated with the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a high-risk treatment but the legal risk surrounding its use is unknown. Methods Retrospective review of the Westlaw legal database was used to..

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Does Levosimendan hasten veno-arterial ECMO weaning? A propensity score matching analysis

Abstract Background Preliminary evidence from small, single-center studies suggests levosimendan may improve the likelihood of successful venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) weaning in patients with cardiogenic shock. However, the literature..

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The Readability of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patient Education Materials

Abstract The National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends that healthcare education material be written at a 6th–7th grade reading level. There are yet to be studies that investigate the readability..

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A Retrospective Analysis of the Effects of Concomitant Use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (va-ECMO)…

Abstract Background/Objectives: Brain ischemia is a frequent complication in patients undergoing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (va-ECMO) therapy due to hypoperfusion, low oxygenation, and thromboembolism. While concomitant intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) therapy..

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Access to hospitals with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation capabilities as a potential of driver of disparities

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a rapidly growing resource for the most critically ill patients with respiratory and/or circulatory failure. [1,2] ECMO is one of the most resource intensive..

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Flow Mode-Dependent Regulation of von Willebrand Factor Degradation in Mechanical Circulatory Support

Abstract Background Among patients reliant on continuous-flow (CF) mechanical circulatory support devices, bleeding is primarily caused by an acquired von Willebrand factor (vWF) deficiency, precipitated by the high shear stress..

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Increased VA-ECMO Pump Speed Reduces Left Atrial Pressure: Insights from a Novel Biventricular Heart Model

Abstract Background and aims:  The effect of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) on left atrial pressure (LAP) in the presence of interventricular interaction and the Frank–Starling mechanism is unknown. We..

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Effect of Respiratory Support Type and Total Duration on Weaning From Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in COVID-19 Patients

Abstract Background: We evaluated the impact of noninvasive respiratory support (NRS) and invasive mechanical ventilation duration before venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) on weaning from venovenous ECMO and survival.   Methods: In..

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Vascular Closure Device vs Open Decannulation for Femoral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Background Traditional decannulation of femoral venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) involves femoral cutdown. Percutaneous methods have been developed, but data supporting their use are limited. This study sought..

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Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: Case Series and Review for Intensive Care Physicians

Abstract Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with substantial morbidity and early mortality in afflicted adults. Cardiopulmonary complications that occur at increased frequency in SCD such as pulmonary embolism, pulmonary..

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Characteristics and risk factors of delirium in patients on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Purpose Sparse data exist on delirium in VA-ECMO. We aim to describe the characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes of delirium in VA-ECMO. Methods We retrospectively reviewed adults’s electronic medical..

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