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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract This study investigated factors influencing recirculation in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) using a controlled bench model comprising a VV ECMO circuit and a mock circulatory loop with..

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Abstract BACKGROUND: Long-term outcomes and quality of life have been identified as core patient-centered outcomes for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) research. The aim of this study is to investigate..

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Abstract As survival after ECMO improves and use of ECMO support increases in both pediatric and adult population, there is a need to focus on both the morbidities and complications..

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Abstract We report the case of a 54-year-old man with right-lung pneumonia and contralateral pulmonary embolism (PE) conditioning severe refractory hypoxemia requiring veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Electrical impedance tomography (EIT)..

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Abstract This study conducts an in-vitro experiment using a mock circulation system that mimics human circulation to assess the veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system. This study aims to compare the hemodynamic..

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Abstract Although venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving intervention for trauma patients with severe respiratory failure, its mortality rate is 27%, and optimal metabolic markers for its..

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Introduction Profound hypotension and end-organ hypoperfusion is most often a consequence of inadequate systemic blood flow from primary cardiac failure (cardiogenic shock) or hemorrhage (hemorrhagic shock). However, profound hypotension may..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is the most important support for patients with severe cardiopulmonary failure. As the key component, the oxygenation membrane has suffered the risk of blood coagulation..

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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..