Abstract Thrombosis and inflammation represent major challenges limiting the functionality of asymmetric poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) (PMP) hollow fiber membranes in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems. Moreover, the interplay between these two pathological..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Current extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) monitoring methods for circuit obstructions have limitations. In this study, we test the hypothesis that changes in flow in a pre-existing shunt tubing..
Read MoreAbstract Background Neurological complications significantly contributed to mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) supported by venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO). Early fluctuations in arterial partial pressure..
Read MoreAbstract Background The COVID-19 Pandemic challenged the healthcare system worldwide, but its effect on outcomes of cardiac arrest (CA) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use are understudied. We examined trends..
Read MoreAbstract BACKGROUND: Patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) are frequently managed with varying degrees of hyperoxia. Existing data suggest that higher levels of Pao2 correlate with worsened outcome in patients..
Read MoreAbstract Negative pressure ventilation (NPV) has been used to assist patients with respiratory failure. Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) supports patients with acute lung injury who do not respond..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Bleeding events are common during the provision of Venoarterial ECMO (VA ECMO). Previous observational has suggested that these bleeding events are associated with an increased risk of in-hospital..
Read MoreAbstract BACKGROUND The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in the trauma population remains controversial and has been reported only in small cohort studies. Recent ECLS technical advances have increased..
Read MoreAbstract Objective To investigate the impact of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) cannula configuration and ECMO blood flow on intravascular hemodynamic environment, oxygen saturation, hemolysis, and thrombotic risk under varying..
Read MoreAbstract Background Family members making decisions about ECMO initiation face high-stakes uncertainty, emotional stress and cultural–ethical dilemmas. However, existing research lacks a synthesised understanding of these decision-making experiences across contexts...
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical, life-sustaining intervention often described as ‘a bridge to nowhere’ due to its transient nature and the ethical complexities it entails. This..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: An increasing number of pediatric centers use the femoral vein in neonates and smaller children to provide venovenous multisite (VVMS) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), but there are no..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a last resort treatment for children with cardio-respiratory failure. Some of these patients will develop thrombocytopenia-associated multiple organ failure (TAMOF), which is sometimes managed..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) has evolved into an established treatment for severe cardiogenic shock. As most patients have residual antegrade left ventricular output toward the descending aorta that..
Read MoreAbstract Background Mortality in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) approximates 30 %. Both severe lung hypoplasia and other anomalies contribute to demise regardless of repair and/or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). We..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal life support is influenced by membrane integrity and nutrition. The impact of parenteral nutrition with lipid injectable emulsions on membrane function remains uncertain. Methods This retrospective cohort..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an extracorporeal technique used in acute circulatory and respiratory failures refractory to conventional therapies. ECMO patients are at risk of developing severe acute kidney..
Read MoreAbstract Objective To summarize the management experience of inter-hospital transport of critically ill children with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in our hospital and provide evidence for the mobile ECMO for..
Read MoreAbstract To explore whether reducing airflow and maintaining blood flow can improve the success rate of the apnea test (AT) and whether two auxiliary test strategies can improve the completion..
Read MoreAbstract Background Intraoperative venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is becoming the most common mode of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in lung transplantation (LTx). We compared rates of primary graft..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) serves as a vital therapy for refractory severe respiratory and circulatory failure. With its expanding application in China and the heightened demand for high-quality medical..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use during liver transplantation is a complex and evolving aspect of critical care. This retrospective analysis presents the largest North American case series to date,..
Read MoreAbstract In clinical extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), prolonged blood residence time in oxygenators can lead to thrombus formation and complications. Heparin-based bioactive coatings are commonly used for anticoagulation, but prolonged..
Read MoreAbstract Aim and objectives To develop an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) training program for intensive care unit (ICU) nurses and assessing the impact of the training on the knowledge and..
Read MoreAbstract Background: The use of VA extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiac recovery is widely adopted, with extensive publications on assessing readiness to wean from VA ECMO. Techniques to reduce..
Read MoreAbstract Cirrhosis was previously listed in Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) guidelines as an absolute contraindication for venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) and has since been removed. Minimal data..
Read MoreAbstract Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is an effective method for recovering donation after circulatory death (DCD) organs. However, concerns remain that NRP may allow unintended cerebral perfusion despite clamping of..
Read MoreAbstract The impact of common hemoglobinopathies, such as sickle cell trait (SCT), on outcomes in adults requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains understudied. Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry data was..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Femoral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used as an ultima ratio to maintain circulation in patients with refractory cardiorespiratory failure, but is also associated with vascular and..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is utilized in critically ill neonates with severe cardiopulmonary failure. Hemolysis is a potential complication and is associated with significantly increased morbidity and mortality...
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