Tags Archives: ecmo

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract While mechanical ventilation practices on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) are variable, most institutions utilize a lung rest strategy utilizing relatively low positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). The effect..

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Abstract Background High-risk patients with coronary heart disease who develop acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have severe coronary lesions. If severe complications occur, such as malignant ventricular arrhythmia, cardiogenic shock, and..

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Abstract Antithrombogenic coatings of artificial surfaces within extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits improved its bio- and hemocompatibility. However, there is still a risk of thrombus formation in particular within the..

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Abstract Previous theoretical studies have suggested that veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) ought to consistently result in markedly increased left ventricular (LV) intracavitary pressures and volumes because of increased LV afterload. However,..

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Abstract Despite venovenous or venoarterial (ECMO) being increasingly used in patients with severe syndrome, severe , and refractory cardiac arrest, mortality rates still remain high mainly because of the severity..

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Abstract Background Outcomes of patients requiring venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) vary greatly by etiology, but large studies that incorporate the spectrum of shock supported with ECMO are rare. Objectives..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used to provide mechanical support in refractory acute respiratory distress syndrome and/ or refractory cardiogenic shock. It is associated with a high prevalence..

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Abstract Background: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) can easily lead to supranormal oxygenation. The impact of hyperoxygenation beyond the early VA-ECMO support phase is unexplored. We sought to investigate its association..

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Abstract Introduction: Obesity is associated with a worse prognosis in COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Veno-venous (V-V) Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) can be a rescue option, however, the..

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Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is an effective mechanical circulatory support modality that rapidly restores systemic perfusion for circulatory failure in patients. Given the huge increase in VA-ECMO use,..

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Abstract Patients with refractory respiratory and cardiac failure may present to noncardiac surgery centers. Prior studies have demonstrated that acute care surgeons, intensivists, and emergency medicine physicians can safely cannulate..

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Abstract A growing body of evidence supports the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) refractory to maximal medical therapy. ARDS may develop in..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was first started for humans in early 1970s by Robert Bartlett. Since its inception, there have been numerous challenges with extracorporeal circulation, such as coagulation..

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Abstract Venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of mechanical life support that provides full respiratory bypass in patients with severe respiratory failure as a bridge to recovery..

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Abstract We read with interest the article by Mang et al. Indeed, oxygenator thrombosis remains a common reason for circuit exchange, the risk of which increases with the duration of extracorporeal membrane..

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Abstract Liver Transplantation (LT) has become the gold standard treatment for End-Stage Liver Disease (ESLD). One of the main strategies to manage life-threatening complications, such as cardio-respiratory failure, is Extracorporeal..

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Abstract Objective: Assessment of the results of the ProtekDuo cannula applied for dedicated right ventricular support with oxygenator in ARDS secondary to COVID-19. Methods: Systematic literature search in NHS library,..

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Abstract Introduction: Oxygenator exchange during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-threatening procedure. D-dimer has been used to predict oxygenator failure, but it is a parameter used a few days..

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Abstract Introduction: To determine the oxygenator impact on alterations of meropenem (MEM)/vaborbactam (VBR) in a contemporary neonatal/pediatric (1/4-inch) and adolescent/adult (3/8-inch) extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit including the Quadrox-i® oxygenator...

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is one of the most important supporting therapies for patients with severe cardiopulmonary failure, and the core component of ECMO is the membrane oxygenator. However,..

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Abstract Patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) inherit substantial disease-associated metabolic, endocrinologic, and immunologic modifications. Along with the technical components of ECMO, the aforementioned alterations may affect patients' needs and..

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Abstract Introduction Utilization of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has increased significantly over the last decade. Prior studies have reported worse mortality for patients with vascular complications on VA-ECMO; however,..

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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (E-CPR) is the establishment of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). E-CPR is the last rescue therapy when, despite high-quality conventional CPR,..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  We sought to update our 2015 work in the Second Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference (PALICC-2) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pediatric acute respiratory distress..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To systematically review and assimilate literature on children receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS) with the goal of developing an update to the..

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Abstract Background Seizures, strokes, and intracranial hemorrhage are common and feared complications in children receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Researchers and clinicians have proposed and deployed methods for monitoring..

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Abstract Our study assessed the relationship between the duration of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) and patient outcomes. We studied patients undergoing V-V ECMO support for acute respiratory distress..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Despite increasing use and promising outcomes, venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) introduces the risk of a number of complications across the spectrum of ECMO care. This narrative review describes..

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Abstract Accurately selecting patients who are likely to benefit from venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for severe respiratory failure is crucial given its low availability, substantial invasiveness, associated complications, and..

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Abstract Ventricular arrhythmias following neurological injury have been attributed to sympathetic surge in subarachnoid hemorrhage and traumatic brain injury. Despite associated risks of bleeding and thrombosis, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..