Tags Archives: ecmo

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Abstract Purpose of review  To provide an updated overview of hemostatic disturbances and anticoagulation management during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), emphasizing the mechanisms underlying the dual risk of bleeding and..

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Abstract Background The impact of the duration of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) before venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) on patient outcomes in COVID-19 remains unclear. Methods and setting Data..

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Abstract Importance  Levosimendan may facilitate weaning from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and improve survival, but supporting evidence remains limited. Objective  To assess whether early administration of levosimendan reduces the time to..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a specialized medical technology that temporarily assumes the function of the heart and lungs, allows the body time to recover from severe respiratory failure. Although..

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Abstract Background Neurological complications during Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can result in long-term cognitive deficits. This exploratory study aimed to determine the association between continuous EEG (cEEG) findings and neurological..

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  Faten 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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Abstract Critically ill patients rescued with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are at risk for devastating complications, including stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Despite an appreciation of some clinical risk factors, we..

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Abstract Purpose of review  The process of weaning from venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is a critical step in the recovery of patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome..

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Abstract Background The Association between hyperoxia and mortality in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains controversial. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the impact of arterial hyperoxia on mortality..

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Abstract Background Cannulation for peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) can lead to severe local complications. This study evaluated site-specific complications between percutaneous and surgical cannulation techniques for femoro-femoral..

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Abstract Purpose Prolonged ECMO has become more common during the COVID-19 pandemic but is associated with high resource utilization and poor outcomes. This study aimed to identify predictors of prolonged..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs frequently in ICUs and is associated with poor outcomes. However, little is known about AKI in patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for..

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Abstract Objectives To describe the incidence and survival of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) deployment in the operating room (OR) for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) after surgery for..

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Abstract Purpose of review  Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in critically ill patients, especially among those with severe and advanced organ failure. The use of extracorporeal support (ECS) is..

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Abstract Objective Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) are often used together to treat critically ill patients. This systematic review aims to assess mortality and renal..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly being utilized in critical care globally to allow for adequate oxygenation in patients with cardiac and/or respiratory failure. Unfortunately, haemostatic complications – both..

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Abstract Background The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization recommends daily antithrombin monitoring and supplementation to achieve > 50%–80% activity during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Evidence supporting this practice is uncertain, and whether..

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Abstract ECPR Efficacy and Use: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) improves survival and neurologic outcomes in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, with global adoption and center availability expanding significantly.

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Abstract Purpose The benefits of adopting restrictive transfusion strategies, as opposed to a liberal approach, during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remain unclear. This network meta-analysis aims to determine whether a..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can cause blood water loss due to insensible perspiration via oxygenators and plasma leakage. The accurate quantification of water loss is crucial for maintaining..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can provide an option for high-risk procedures that may result in cardiopulmonary collapse. The indications for ECMO standby are not well delineated. We describe the..

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Abstract Background Children undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are at risk of hematologic and coagulation complications, including intracranial hemorrhage. Thromboelastography is used to monitor anticoagulation in patients receiving ECMO, but..

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Abstract Objectives:  An increasing number of pediatric centers use the femoral vein in neonates and smaller children to provide venovenous multisite (VVMS) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), but there are no..

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Abstract Objectives:  Limited data exist on outcomes in COVID-19- vs. influenza A (H1N1)-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients when supported on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). We aimed to..

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Abstract Thrombosis and inflammation represent major challenges limiting the functionality of asymmetric poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) (PMP) hollow fiber membranes in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems. Moreover, the interplay between these two pathological..

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Abstract Data on factor XIII (FXIII) activity in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are scarce. In this prospective, observational, single-centre study, we determined the rate of acquired FXIII deficiency..

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Abstract Critically acute and ill and Obstetrical patients constitute a unique clinical population with a high mortality rate. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is gradually being used in obstetrical acute and..

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Abstract This retrospective cohort study evaluates the validity of the Renal Angina Index (RAI) in predicting acute kidney injury (AKI) in 272 patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. The..

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Abstract Objective Patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation undergoing ipsilateral cannulation may develop distal limb ischemia. We postulate 2 clinical questions: (1) Would contralateral cannulation have a lower distal limb..

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Abstract Background Outcomes of postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are well studied, but preoperative ECMO bridging is less studied. This single-center review evaluates outcomes of patients supported with ECMO as..