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Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in immunocompromised patients with cardiogenic shock: a cohort study and propensity-weighted analysis

Abstract Purpose: The outcomes of immunocompromised patients with cardiogenic shock treated with venoarterial extra‑corporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‑ECMO) are seldom documented, making ECMO candidacy decisions challeng‑ing. This study aims (1) to..

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Clinical Effects of Nitric Oxide Added to the Oxygenator of Children on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Pre-Post Cohort Study

Abstract Nitric oxide (NO) can be safely delivered through the sweep gas to the oxygenator of an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit. It has theoretical benefits such as preventing platelet..

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Concurrent use of continuous kidney replacement therapy during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: what pediatric nephrologists need to know—PCRRT‑ICONIC practice points

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary cardiorespiratory support for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients when traditional management has failed. This lifesaving therapy has intrinsic risks, including the development of..

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Age and associated outcomes among patients receiving venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for acute respiratory failure: analysis of the Extracorporeal Life…

Abstract Purpose: Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) can be used to support patients with refractory acute respiratory failure, though guidance on patient selection is lacking. While age is commonly utilized..

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Continuous Monitoring of Cerebral Autoregulation in Adults Supported by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Background: Impaired cerebral autoregulation (CA) is one of several proposed mechanisms of acute brain injury in patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The primary aim of this study..

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First experience with the new extracorporeal membrane oxygenation system Colibrì

Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used for circulatory or pulmonary support not only in-hospital but also out-of-hospital. Small dimensions and a lightweight design are important, especially for out-of-hospital..

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Catastrophic Mechanical Complications of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Technical advances in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) have increased the number of cases that maintain longer duration. Long-term use of ECMO results in ECMO-related complications. Anticipation of the life-threatening..

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Mechanical Ventilation During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation—Getting the Oxygenation Right

Abstract I read with keen interest the article by van Minnen et al. on contemporary mechanical ventilation strategies during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The article specifies details on ventilation practices employed in..

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ECMOve: A Mobilization Device for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a temporary lifesaving treatment for critically ill patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. Studies demonstrated the feasibility of in-hospital mobilizing during and after..

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Age and associated outcomes among patients receiving venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation–analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry

Abstract Purpose: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) can be used to support severely ill patients with cardiogenic shock. While age is commonly used in patient selection, little is known..

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Ambulatory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Use in Patients Listed for Lung Transplant

Abstract There has been an increase in the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to bridge critically ill patients to lung transplant (LTX). This study evaluates how ambulatory status on..

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ECPELLA: Beyond a Left Ventricular Venting Strategy When to Unload the Left Ventricle and How to Decide

Abstract Left ventricular (LV) unloading has been shown to improve survival for patients requiring veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) support for cardiogenic shock. A mortality benefit has been shown..

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Health-related quality of life assessment instruments for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation survivors: A scoping review

Abstract Background and objective: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been successfully and widely used in adult patients for the past 5 years. About 50% of these patients can survive and are..

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Development and evaluation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation nursing education program for nursing students using virtual reality

Abstract Background This study aims to improve nursing students’ ability to care for critically ill patients through education in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) nursing. Methods This study developed a virtual..

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Safety and Efficacy of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Heating Units

Abstract Background Patient temperature during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is commonly managed by dedicated heating units (HUs) that are integrated into ECMO circuitry. Currently, no HU has received approval for..

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Left ventricular hemodynamics with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Background There is considerable debate about the hemodynamic effects of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Aims To evaluate the changes in left ventricular (LV) function, volumes, and work in..

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Timing of Initiation of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support and Outcomes Among Patients With Cardiogenic Shock

Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides full hemodynamic support for patients with cardiogenic shock, but optimal timing of ECMO initiation remains uncertain. We sought to determine whether earlier..

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Venopulmonary Artery Extracorporeal Life Support (VPa ECMO): A Novel Strategy for Refractory Hypoxemia Complicating VV ECMO

Abstract Refractory hypoxemia (RH) during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) support is a complex problem that limits the benefit of this therapy. The need for sustained deep sedation and..

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Systemic Hemodynamics, Cardiac Mechanics, and Signaling Pathways Induced by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Cardiogenic Shock Model

Abstract Peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly being used in patients suffering from refractory cardiogenic shock (CS). Although considered life-saving, peripheral VA-ECMO may also be responsible for intracardiac..

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Noninvasive Ventilation Before Intubation and Mortality in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for COVID-19: An Analysis of the Extracorporeal Life…

Abstract Bilevel-positive airway pressure (BiPAP) is a noninvasive respiratory support modality which reduces effort in patients with respiratory failure. However, it may increase tidal ventilation and transpulmonary pressure, potentially aggravating..

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The biological role and future therapeutic uses of nitric oxide in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, a narrative review

Abstract Background Nitric oxide (NO) is a gas naturally produced by the human body that plays an important physiological role. Specifically, it binds guanylyl cyclase to induce smooth muscle relaxation...

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Concerning Rate of Poor Long-term Neurologic Outcomes After ECMO

Abstract Long-term neuropsychiatric symptoms as well as neurologic and functional impairment are common in patients who receive extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, results of a new meta-analysis showed. More than..

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Predictors And Outcomes Of Ecmo In Patients With Thrombophilia: Insights From A Nationwide Database

Abstract Introduction Thrombophilic disorders increase the risk of blood  and are associated with morbidity in various settings. However, the impact of  on ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) patients is not well studied. We..

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Continuous Monitoring of Cerebral Autoregulation in Adults Supported by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Background: Impaired cerebral autoregulation (CA) is one of several proposed mechanisms of acute brain injury in patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The primary aim of this study was..

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Gaseous Nitric Oxide-Cangrelor Combination to Prevent Clots in Extracorporeal Life Support System

Abstract Introduction The objective of this study was to investigate the potential synergistic utility of a combination of gaseous nitric oxide (gNO)-intravenous Cangrelor as an effective pharmacological option for the..

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Cardiac tamponade complicating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry analysis.

Abstract Objectives  is a potentially life-threatening complication during  (ECMO). In this study, we assessed the incidence, , and risk factors for mortality of cardiac tamponade during ECMO. Design We queried the  Organization (ELSO)..

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Appropriate timing of veno‑arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation initiation after cardiac surgery

Abstract Background Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) can be initiated during cardiac surgery or later in ICU according to the hemodynamic profile and organ perfusion. Our aim was to study..

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Factor XI Inhibition With Heparin Reduces Clot Formation in Simulated Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supplies circulatory support and gas exchange to critically ill patients. Despite the use of systemic anticoagulation, blood exposure to ECMO surfaces causes thromboembolism complications. Inhibition..

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Ten things that nurses should know about ECMO

Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VVECMO) is a potent salvage therapy for ARDS patients who remain severely hypoxemic despite the use of more conventional treatments. In a study done in..

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Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a perioperative support to redo cardiac surgery for inoperable adult patients: a case series

Abstract Background The present article describes three cases of patients in cardiogenic shock (CS) with previous cardiac surgery that made them initially inoperable. Perioperative support with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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