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Blood Pumps for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a therapy used in severe cardiopulmonary failure. Blood is pumped through an artificial circuit exposing it to nonphysiologic conditions, which promote platelet activation and..

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Systemic Hypertension in Pediatric Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Systemic hypertension (HTN) is a recognized complication of veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children. We sought to determine the prevalence and associated features of HTN in a..

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Extracorporeal multiorgan support including CO2-removal with the ADVanced Organ Support (ADVOS) system for COVID-19: A case report

Abstract A substantial part of COVID-19-patients suffers from multi-organ failure (MOF). We report on an 80-year old patient with pulmonary, renal, circulatory, and hepatic failure. We decided against the use..

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ECMO Platform Overview. Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure. Atrial Septal Defects

BACKGROUND Patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure in the intensive care unit (ICU) are treated with supplemental oxygen, but the benefits and harms of different oxygenation targets are unclear. We..

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Diabetic Pathophysiology Enhances Inflammation during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Rat Model

Abstract Systemic inflammatory responses in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) contribute significantly to ECMO-associated morbidity and mortality. In recent years, the number of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients has..

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Prone Positioning May Improve Outcomes for Patients on ECMO for Severe ARDS

Prone positioning (PP) has shown benefits in patients with refractory hypoxemia from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).1 The EOLIA trial demonstrated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be used for patients with..

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Impact of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Flow on Outcomes in Cardiogenic Shock

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is used to provide cardiopulmonary support in cardiogenic shock; however, high extracorporeal flow may increase left ventricular (LV) afterload leading to LV distention..

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Influence of the ECMO circuit on the concentration of nutritional supplements

Abstract Circulating compounds such as drugs and nutritional components might adhere to the oxygenator fibers and tubing during ECMO support. This study evaluated the amount of nutritional supplements adsorbed to..

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”ECMO, El éxito de una terapia” Modulo II: “ECMO, State of the Art”

ECMO, El éxito de una terapia MÓDULO II – “ECMO, state of the art” MODERADOR Principal: Dr. Gregorio Rábago MD. Servicio Cirugía Cardiaca C.U.N., Pamplona/Madrid MODERADOR Chat: Dr. José Lopez...

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation network organisation and clinical outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic in Greater Paris, France: a multicentre cohort study

Abstract Background In the Île-de-France region (henceforth termed Greater Paris), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) was considered early in the COVID-19 pandemic. We report..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

The ECMO machine replaces the function of the heart and lungs. People who need support from an ECMO machine are cared for in a hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU). Typically,..

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Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms after veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator support

Abstract Background Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common long-term outcome after intensive care of critical illness. Objectives Assess the prevalence and factors associated to PTSD after veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane..

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Transport and Retrieval on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): Setup and Activities of an Immersive Transport and Retrieval on ECMO Workshop

Abstract Extracorporeal life support and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are widely used for acute severe refractory cardiac and respiratory failure. An increasing number of patients are treated with ECMO worldwide. This can be attributed to..

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Brain Injury in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) represents an established technique to provide temporary cardiac and/or pulmonary support. ECMO, in veno-venous, veno-arterial or in extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal modality, is associated with..

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Thromboembolic and Bleeding Events in COVID-19 Patients receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract   Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential treatment option in critically ill COVID-19 patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) if mechanical ventilation (MV) is insufficient;..

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The Use of Extracorporeal Circulation in Suspected Brain Dead Organ Donors with Cardiopulmonary Collapse

Abstract Bleeding and thrombosis-related complications are common in pediatric cardiac patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and are associated with morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was..

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Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation the Standard Care for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background  (ARDS) is a type of  syndrome characterised by severe respiratory distress and stubborn . Patients with ARDS have a prolonged hospital stay and high mortality rate. Over long-term follow-up, ARDS..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: How Do We Expand Capacity in the COVID-19 Era?

Abstract Despite advances in medical technology, the mortality rate for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains high at around 40% []. In recent years, multiple studies, systematic reviews, and..

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Extubate Before Venovenous Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenation Decannulation or Decannulate While Remaining on the Ventilator? The EuroELSO 2019 Weaning Survey

Abstract Patients who receive venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) support upon failure of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and other adjuncts, including low tidal volume, prone positioning, adjusted positive end-expiratory pressure, and..

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Basics of extra corporeal membrane oxygenation: a pediatric intensivist’s perspective

Abstract Extra Corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is one of the most advanced forms of life support therapy in the Intensive Care Unit. It relies on the principle where an external..

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The Safe Addition of Nitric Oxide into the Sweep Gas of the Extracorporeal Circuit during Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Extracorporeal Life…

Abstract Low cardiac output syndrome and the systemic inflammatory response are consequences of the cardiac surgical perioperative course. The mechanisms responsible are multifactorial, but recent studies have shown that nitric..

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The Effect of Priming Solutions and Storage Time on Plasticizer Migration in Different PVC Tubing Types—Implications for Wet Storage of…

Abstract The wet priming of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation systems and storage of these systems for rapid deployment is common practice in many clinical centers. This storage policy is, however, seen..

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Long‐term renal function after venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Background The utilization of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‐ECMO) as a life‐supporting therapy has increased exponentially over the last decade. As more patients receive and survive ECMO, there are..

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Hypercoagulopathy, acquired coagulation disorders and anticoagulation before, during and after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in COVID-19: a case series.

Abstract Background: Thromboembolism and bleeding contribute to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)’s morbidity and mortality and are also frequent complications of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vvECMO). As the interaction of the..

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Heparin-Free Lung Transplantation on Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Bridge.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) bridge to lung transplantation (LuTX) exposes the patients to a high risk of perioperative bleeding secondary to systemic anticoagulation and coagulation factors deficiency. With this..

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Anti-Xa activity and hemorrhagic events under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): a multicenter cohort study

Abstract Background Hemorrhagic events remain a major concern in patients under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. We tested the association between anticoagulation levels and hemorrhagic events under ECMO using anti-Xa..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients With COVID-19: An International Multicenter Cohort Study

Abstract Background: To report and compare the characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to non-COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients on ECMO. Methods: We..

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Pediatric perfusion refresher for the adult perfusionist.

Lectures and discussion on common congenital cardiac defects and the surgical correction of congenital cardiac defects. Perfusion techniques for pediatric perfusion. Best practices for pediatric ECMO.  

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