Tags Archives: ecmo

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The development of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) has been rapid, and its use worldwide in patients with cardiogenic shock is increasingly widespread. However, current statistical data and clinical research..

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Abstract Importance  Prone positioning may improve outcomes in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but it is unknown whether prone positioning improves clinical outcomes among patients with ARDS who..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits may be changed during the run for multiple reasons; however, these circuit changes may be associated with adverse events. Predictors for undergoing a..

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Abstract Refractory vasodilatory shock (RVS) following massive calcium channel blocker (CCB) overdose remains a challenging clinical entity. Peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has proven useful in several cases of..

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Abstract Background While venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V‑A ECMO) provides lifesaving supportfor cardiopulmonary failure, complications may increase mortality, with few studies focusing on ischemic/hemor‑rhagic stroke. We aimed to determine the..

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Abstract Introduction: The need for preoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support prior to left ventricular assist device(LVAD) therapy has been associated with increased mortality. Our study investigated the impact of de-escalating..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced treatment for acute severe respiratory failure. Patients on ECMO are frequently maintained sedated and immobilized until weaning from ECMO, first, and..

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Abstract Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) and its more severe form, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), imply a decrease in the ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide by the..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplant (BTT) has been used for critically ill candidates with excellent outcomes, but data on this strategy in older recipients..

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Abstract This study described the outcomes of patients receiving topical, nebulized, endobronchial, or systemic tranexamic acid (TXA) for bleeding events while on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). We performed a single-center..

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Abstract We have read with interest the work by Helms et al., a single-center study with 30 patients (16 on veno-venous and 14 on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxy-genation (ECMO)), with..

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Abstract Rationale: Definitive guidelines for anticoagulation management during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) are lacking, while bleeding complications continue to pose major challenges. Objectives: To describe anticoagulation modalities and..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To determine the concordance between activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and anti-factor-Xa (anti-Xa) in adults undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and to identify the factors associated with discordant..

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Abstract Mortality prediction for patients with the severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) supported with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is challenging. Clinical variables at baseline and on day 3..

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Abstract Mechanical circulatory support for cardiogenic shock complicated by acute severe aortic regurgitation poses a unique challenge for traditional veno arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) because of rapidly rising left..

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Abstract The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry which collects data from hundreds of participating centers supports research in ECMO to help improve patient outcomes. The ELSO Scientific Oversight Committee,..

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Abstract Background: The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has grown rapidly over the past decades because of evolving indications, advances in circuit technology, and encouraging results from modern trials. Because..

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Abstract Background: Although extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an integral part of a robust cardiogenic shock program, it is associated with high mortality. The optimal strategy for weaning from ECMO is..

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Abstract Infection is one of the most frequent complications in the management of ECMO patients. Although there are several studies demonstrating the role of ECMO in patients with pre-existing sepsis,..

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Abstract Background: Extubation while receiving V-V ECMO is being considered earlier for patients with respiratory failure. This can facilitate early mobilization, participation in physical therapy, and reduce the potential consequences of..

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Abstract Introduction: In cardiogenic shock, peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) can provide hemodynamic support, however this results in adverse left ventricular afterload. Left ventricle (LV) venting (unloading) has favorable effects..

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Abstract Introduction Most patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) decease during therapy on the system. However, the actual causes of death have not been studied sufficiently. This study analyses the..

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Abstract Complexity and a certain level of uncertainty are inherent to the clinical scenarios faced by the treating teams, often inundated with exhaustive details. Disease arises from a multitude of..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is utilized as a rescue therapy in the management of pediatric patients with refractory septic shock. Multiple studies support the use of a central..

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Abstract Objective:  Neurologic complications in pediatric patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are common and lead to morbidity and mortality; however, few modifiable factors are known. Design:  Retrospective study..

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Abstract Introduction: Obesity, defined as a body mass index ≥ 40 kg/m2, was considered a relative contraindication to cannulation for extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during the coronavirus pandemic. While body habitus can..

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Abstract Decannulation of patients on peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) typically involves femoral arterial cutdown and surgical arteriotomy closure in an operating room under general anesthesia. However, this..

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Abstract Dual circulation is a common but underrecognized physiological occurrence associated with peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Competitive flow will develop between blood ejected from the heart and blood..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) exposes patients to multiple radiologic studies. We hypothesized ECMO patients endure radiation exposure in excess of the International Commission of Radiological Protection (ICRP) recommendations of..

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Abstract During extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) blood is exposed to artificial surfaces, resulting in contact activation of the intrinsic coagulation pathway initiated by coagulation factor XII (FXII). Little is known..