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Abstract Background Weaning from venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is not well studied. VV-ECMO can be discontinued when patients tolerate non-injurious mechanical ventilation (MV) during a sweep gas off trial..

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Abstract Prior to COVID-19, a large international cohort study estimated that acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) accounts for 10% of all admissions to the ICU and almost a quarter of..

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Abstract Objective: The aim was to evaluate the performance of a newly developed magnetically suspended centrifugal pump head intended for use as a ventricular assistance device with a newly developed..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support is indicated in patients who are refractory to treatment, those with cardiogenic shock or respiratory failure and those with exacerbations eligible for heart and..

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Abstract Left ventricular (LV) distention and pulmonary congestion are major complications inherent to venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This study aimed to quantitatively compare the hemodynamic differences between common circulatory..

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Higher or lower oxygen targets and survival and Predicting V-A ECMO survival with SAVE Lectures on lower or higher oxygen targets and survival in critical care patients. Using the SAVE..

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Disclaimer These guidelines describe useful and safe practice for extracorporeal life support (ECLS, ECMO) but these are not necessarily consensus recommendations. These guidelines are not intended as a standard of..

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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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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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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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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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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 (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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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..