Abstract Objectives Hemorrhagic complications remain a major concern in patients with cardiogenic shock and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of withholding a..
Read MoreAbstract Capnometry is a cost-efficient method of monitoring carbon dioxide (CO2) in healthcare settings, especially during mechanical ventilation and cardiopulmonary bypass. However, the utility of capnometers for studying CO2 elimination in..
Read MoreAbstract Background Veno-arterial ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (V-A ECMO) as a bridge to recovery or long-term assist devices in severe cardiocirculatory failure typically lasts 5–7 days. There is scarce guidance on..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: Survival after cardiac arrest and prolonged conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation remains poor, with out-of-hospital survival rates of only 2%–10%. Conventional veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation can restore..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Mortality in patients receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is partly attributable to unanticipated hemodynamic instability after elective decannulation, termed weaning-related shock (WRS). This study explored the etiology of..
Read MoreAbstract Background Subclavian or axillary artery cannulation for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides a valuable alternative to femoral access; however, a comprehensive overview of such an approach in this..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose This study aimed to systematically search, evaluate, and synthesize the latest evidence on the prevention and management of nosocomial infections in patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Methods..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose of review The present review addresses the underlying biology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) while recognizing that extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an increasingly employed technology in..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a technology that provides temporary life support to critically ill patients with heart and/or lung failure. However, the complexity of the care involved..
Read MoreAbstract This study aimed to investigate the heterogeneity of treatment effect for intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) across various lactate trajectories in patients with acute myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock (AMICS) supported..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Limb ischemia is the most common vascular complication in patients receiving femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and is associated with an increased risk of mortality., To improve blood flow..
Read MoreAbstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most prevalent chronic end stage lung disease. There are few long-term treatment options for end stage COPD due to donor lung..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: Weaning from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) remains a major challenge because reliable indicators of cardiac recovery are lacking. Arterial pulse pressure (PP), a simple and continuously measured..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives To synthesise the existing literature on nursing management in the care of ECMO-supported patients, with a focus on: (1) the competencies required for ECMO nursing care, (2) the..
Read MoreAbstract When critical illness is further complicated by severe respiratory failure, such as in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requiring veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), patients may be..
Read MoreAbstract Rationale In acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) without invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) is particularly challenging. Objectives To study ARDS patients treated with ECMO to avoid..
Read MoreAbstract Background and Objectives: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary respiratory or circulatory support when conventional therapies fail. Some patients do not recover and are not candidates for transplant or..
Read MoreAbstract Background Gas embolism (GE) occurs when gas enters into the circulation. Whilst small quantities of gas may be harmless, massive, or systemic GE may be life-threatening, when associated with..
Read MoreAbstract Background Data on the outcome of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A-ECMO) support as a bridge to replacement therapies are scarce. Objectives We investigated the outcome of V-A-ECMO support after..
Read MoreAbstract For many tertiary care hospitals, not offering extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly difficult to justify. Choosing not to offer ECMO means patients who could survive are instead transferred,..
Read MoreAbstract While extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) case volume continues to increase [, ], management of patients receiving ECMO remains technically challenging [, ]. Iatrogenic injury is a potential contributor to complications and..
Read MoreEarly colonoscopy for detection of colon ischemia after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Abstract Dear Editor, Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) refers to the initiation of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) during cardiac arrest to restore systemic perfusion with oxygenated blood []. Prolonged..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly being utilized for life-threatening cardiac and/or respiratory failure refractory to conventional treatment. Acute kidney injury (AKI) and fluid balance disorders commonly occur both..
Read MoreAbstract Background Despite advances in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains low. Use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) as extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) may improve..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides lifesaving support for patients with cardiopulmonary failure but poses complex ethical challenges that may generate moral distress for clinicians, patients, and families. We convened..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is widely used in patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure. ECMO is resource and cost intensive and carries the potential for significant complications; therefore,..
Read MoreECMO + NRP Complete Clinical Library — 2026 Edition Two field manuals covering the two most critical service lines in extracorporeal and transplant support. Built by a certified clinical..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreFaten 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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