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Clinician Perspectives on the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Decision-Making Process

Abstract Importance  Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) is a resource-intensive, life-sustaining technology to support patients with severe refractory respiratory failure. Its precise indications and contraindications are not standardized, and expert..

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Management of the environment and patient care using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A scoping review

Abstract Introduction The use of strategies planned for the environment and care of adult patients undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation allows for better assistance from the multidisciplinary team to this individual..

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Nanoconjugated anticoagulant coating with blood repellency for extracorporeal circulation in cardiothoracic surgery

Abstract Coating strategies play a pivotal role in anticoagulation management during extracorporeal circulation. While heparin-based coatings remain the most widely used, their limited anticoagulant efficacy may lead to adverse events..

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The Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Airway Surgery: Experience From a French Referral Centre for Tracheobronchial Diseases Get access…

Abstract Objectives In complex airway surgery and high-risk rigid bronchoscopy, conventional ventilation may be unsafe or impossible. We report our experience using veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) as respiratory support...

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Simple and reliable method for predicting extracorporeal membrane oxygenation flow rates and circuit pressures

Abstract Background Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is essential for patients with severe respiratory failure who do not respond to conventional mechanical ventilation. Adequate ECMO flow and safe circuit pressure..

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Integration Health Guides Hospitals in Advanced Circulatory Support Through ECMO and Perfusion Educational Resources

Abstract Hospitals seeking to implement complex technologies like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) now have practical roadmaps thanks to Integration Health’s effort to provide guidance drawn from decades of clinical and..

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Prolonged Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Without Systemic Anticoagulation in Sheep

Abstract Clinically significant bleeding is a common complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with bleeding observed in upwards of 40% of patients. Bleeding is strongly associated with systemic anticoagulation, which..

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Balancing flow and filtration: AKI during ECMO

Abstract Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) cannot be viewed as a mere complication in critically ill patients who require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Rather, it is being increasingly recognized as an..

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Evidence-based guidelines for the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Australia and New Zealand using GRADE methodology series part 1:…

Abstract We aim to provide evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the use of VV ECMO in adult patients across Australia and New Zealand. Developed by a multidisciplinary panel of clinicians..

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ELSO 2025 Narrative Guideline on ECMO Training and Continuing Education

Abstract Disclaimer:  These guidelines are intended for educational use to build the knowledge of physicians and other health professionals in assessing the conditions and managing the treatment of patients undergoing..

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Vasopressor Requirements after Initiation of Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients with Severe Respiratory Failure

Abstract Background Patients with severe respiratory failure frequently suffer from concomitant haemodynamic compromise. By correcting respiratory acidosis and permitting reduced mechanical ventilation pressures, venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) may..

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Socioeconomic status and ECMO outcomes in severe ARDS

Abstract Background Socioeconomic inequalities have been associated with adverse outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients. Whether these disparities extend to the most severe ARDS patients treated with ECMO, regardless of..

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Comparison between regional citrate anticoagulation and systemic heparin anticoagulation in patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane…

Abstract Introduction Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) is the recommended first-line strategy for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) circuits. Acute kidney injury is common in patients undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Emergency cesarean section in pregnant women with severe pulmonary hypertension: the potential role of extracorporeal life support

Abstract BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to present our institutional experience with periprocedural management of emergency cesarean section (CS) operations and maternal and fetal cardiac complications in pregnant..

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The Impact of Hemolytic Processes Due to Extracorporeal Support Therapy on the Serum Concentration of the Neuronal Marker Protein NSE

Abstract Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) is a marker used to assess neurological impairment. Notwithstanding, the release of NSE into the circulation can also originate from erythrocytes and thrombocytes, signifying that even..

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Inguinal Cannulation for Establishing Extracorporeal Circulation in Adult Porcine Model

Abstract Due to the similar size ratios, adult porcine models are suitable for cardiovascular and circulatory physiology studies on extracorporeal circulation. As standard, the connection to the cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP)..

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Multi-modal pediatric critical care datamart for extracorporeal support prediction and decision support

Abstract Objectives To develop a multimodal pediatric critical care datamart supporting predictive modeling and decision support tool development, integrating high-resolution physiologic and clinical data and future clinical deployment. Materials and..

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Multimodal characterization of flow-induced thrombus initiation and growth in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract In cases of severe cardiopulmonary failure, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be temporarily used as a life-saving support for cardiac and/or lung function. Operating under non-physiological flow conditions, characterized..

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Building an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Digital Twin Using High-Resolution Patient Data: An artificial intelligence model for virtual reality simulation

Abstract OBJECTIVES Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving therapy for severe cardiopulmonary failure, but structured training remains constrained by costs, logistics, and the absence of validated high-fidelity simulators. This..

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Current rat models of extracorporeal life support following global ischaemia: a scoping review

Abstract Introduction Small animal models are indispensable in cardiovascular research. This scoping review aims to provide an overview of contemporary rat models for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) after global ischaemia...

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Association Between Systemic Anticoagulation and Outcomes in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Receiving Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Insights From…

Abstract Objective:  To evaluate whether systemic anticoagulation therapy affects the survival of adult patients receiving venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Design:  Multicenter retrospective study...

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Predictors of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) failure: analysis of comorbidities and complications – a 10-year experience

Abstract Introduction Regardless of its effectiveness, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) support is not a risk-free method. Its use is associated with high complication and mortality rates, especially in patients..

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Outcomes in Adult Patients Requiring Multiple Runs of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objectives This study describes a single-institution experience of adult patients supported with multiple runs of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during the same hospitalization. We aim to assess complication and..

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A Homemade Low-Cost Agar-Agar Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation Model for Extracorporeal Resuscitation Simulation

Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) using venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is a life-saving intervention for selected patients in refractory cardiac arrest. Given the procedure’s technical complexity and time-critical..

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Comparison of Left Ventricular Unloading Strategies During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) offers cardiopulmonary support with the tradeoff of increased left ventricular (LV) afterload and its adverse sequelae. LV decompression strategies include the use of intra-aortic..

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Application of VA-ECMO combined with IABP in a patient with cardiac arrest following fulminant myocarditis

Abstract Background Fulminant myocarditis is a severe cardiac condition characterized by rapid progression and high mortality. In recent years, advancements in medical technology, particularly the application of mechanical circulatory support,..

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Central veno-arterial ECMO via an aortic prosthetic graft as significant alternative to peripheral ECMO cannulation: evaluation of patient outcomes in…

Abstract Background For patients presenting with cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial ischaemia, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is often the only potential lifesaving intervention remaining when revascularisation does not..

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Life-Threatening Iatrogenic Pulmonary Hemorrhage Managed with Salvage Anticoagulation-Free Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract SEVERE HEMOPTYSIS REMAINS A significant medical emergency, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach to identify the bleeding source and implement effective treatment. Airway obstruction due to clots secondary to massive..

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Antimicrobial stewardship during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: challenges and new perspectives

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a crucial modality in managing severe cardiac and respiratory failure; however, nosocomial infections and complex antimicrobial prescribing challenges may accompany its..

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Diagnostic Pathways for Refractory Hypoxemia in ECMO: A Case-Based Troubleshooting Approach

Abstract Despite significant advancements in critical care practice and extracorporeal technology, refractory hypoxia remains a persistent clinical challenge during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). To demonstrate a systematic, algorithmic pathway for..

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