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ECMO in Pregnancy: Analysis of Indications, Management and Outcomes

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a critical rescue therapy for pregnant and peripartum patients experiencing life-threatening cardiac or respiratory failure that is refractory to standard treatments. Pregnancy induces..

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Optimizing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Gas Exchange: Key Insights for Clinical Management

Abstract This review examines the role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the management of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), emphasizing its contribution to lung-protective ventilation through optimizing oxygenation..

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Effectiveness and safety of bivalirudin anticoagulation therapy in adult patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background:  Compared to heparin, there is limited evidence of the benefits of bivalirudin in the patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Methods:  We searched for studies comparing bivalirudin anticoagulation..

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Cell-free hemoglobin is associated with microcirculatory perfusion disturbances and acute kidney injury in rats on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving treatment, but carries a high risk of complications such as acute kidney injury (AKI). A contributor to AKI is hemolysis, which..

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Liberal or restrictive transfusion for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients: a target trial emulation using the OBLEX study data

Abstract Background The optimal transfusion threshold for patients undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) remains uncertain. Methods We used data from OBLEX (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03714048), an international, prospective, observational study conducted..

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Extracorporeal CPR Performance Metrics in Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Stepwise and Evidence-Based Appraisal of the VA-ECMO Implementation Process

Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an established intervention for select patients experiencing refractory cardiac arrest. Among modifiable predictors of survival and neurologic recovery during ECPR implementation, timely restoration of..

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Survival After Amniotic Fluid Embolism and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support

Abstract Background Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare potential complication in the peripartum period. Case Summary A 27-year-old nulliparous woman presented for elective induction at 41 weeks' gestation. Due to..

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Prone positioning and bleeding risk during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in severe ARDS patients

Abstract Purpose To assess whether prone positioning (PP) increases bleeding risk compared to supine positioning in ARDS patients undergoing veno venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO). Materials and Methods A..

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Investigating optimal drainage cannula for venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: impact of side holes on blood oxygenation – an in vitro…

Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) relies on effective blood drainage, and cannula design plays a crucial role in optimizing blood oxygenation. Recirculation, where oxygenated blood returns to the..

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A Miniaturized Centrifugal Pump ECMO System Enhances Hemocompatibility in Small Animal Models

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a fundamental treatment for cardiovascular and severe pulmonary diseases, with small animal models providing critical insights into organ protection during cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO..

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The impact of antithrombin III supplementation on prognosis during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a mechanical circulatory and respiratory support system that facilitates gas exchange and hemodynamic stabilization through an external circuit. ECMO has been increasingly utilized for..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pregnancy: An Analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry

Abstract Objectives:  We examined data from the International Registry of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization to identify risk factors for mortality in pregnant and peripartum patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation...

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Impact of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation on Hemodynamics and Cardiac Mechanics: Insights From Pressure-Volume Loop Analysis

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) serves as a critical mechanical circulatory support modality, sustaining systemic circulation in cases of severe cardiac failure or cardiac arrest. While VA-ECMO improves hemodynamics,..

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Nutritional support in pediatric patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: new insights

Abstract Nutritional support in pediatric patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy is controversial. Although ECMO is increasingly used in pediatric intensive care units, there is no consensus on the..

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Is it Time to Upgrade Neuromonitoring in ECPR Recipients to Evaluate Cerebral Perfusion Imbalances Adequately?

Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) brings many monitoring pitfalls due to the countercurrent blood flow, which may create left ventricular overload and perfusion imbalances between the two cerebral hemispheres...

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Exploring the Association Between Early PaCO2 Correction Speed and Cerebrovascular Autoregulation in a Porcine Model of Extracorporeal Resuscitation

Abstract Background Prior clinical research demonstrated that rapid reduction in arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) levels during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with acute brain injury (ABI), which may be..

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Physiological and clinical effects of two ultraprotective ventilation strategies in patients with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: the ECMOVENT study

Abstract Purpose The optimal ventilation strategy in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) remains unknown. We aimed to compare the effects of two ultra-protective..

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Temporal trends and risk factors for bleeding and thrombosis in pediatric ECMO: A multicenter cohort study

Abstract Introduction Bleeding and thrombosis are major causes of morbidity and mortality in pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), yet their evolving, time-dependent risks remain poorly defined. This study evaluated clinical..

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Large Single-Center Experience With Extubation During Neonatal and Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Extubation of select neonatal and pediatric patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may avoid ventilator-induced lung injury, decrease neurosedative exposure, and improve rehabilitation. A single-center retrospective cohort study..

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Guideline on pregnant and peripartum extracorporeal membrane oxigenation, Elso 2025 Narrative

At the time of publication of this guideline, the leading causes of maternal death for pregnant and peripartum patients include hemorrhage, infection, eclampsia, thromboembolism, and cardiac disease. Not only are these..

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The cost-effectiveness of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for refractory cardiac arrest: A Systematic Review

Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly used for refractory cardiac arrest across the world, but its cost-effectiveness remains uncertain. We conducted this systematic review to assess the available..

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Endothelial Activation and Permeability in Patients on VV-ECMO Support: An Exploratory Study

Abstract Background Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) supports critically ill patients with respiratory failure. However, ECMO may induce systemic inflammation, hemolysis, and hemodilution, potentially resulting in endothelial activation and damage. Therefore,..

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Blood transfusion and acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: a retrospective observational study

Abstract Purpose Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) is linked to poor outcomes. An observational study from Copenhagen, Denmark identified perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion as a modifiable risk..

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Single venous cannulation for bi-atrial venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in bridge to transplantation: a two-in-one approach

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) often leads to left ventricular (LV) overload, particularly in patients with biventricular cardiogenic shock. This increased afterload can hinder cardiac muscle recovery and cause..

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Activated Clotting Time and Haemostatic Complications in Patients Receiving ECMO Support: A Systematic Review

Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) requires systemic anticoagulation to prevent clotting, typically using unfractionated heparin (UFH). However, anticoagulation carries a bleeding risk, necessitating monitoring. Activated clotting time (ACT) is..

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Global Survey of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Transport Programs: Variability in Team Composition, Training, and Capabilities

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of cardiopulmonary support associated with improved survival in severe respiratory failure and refractory cardiac arrest. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is highly specialized and..

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Prognostic scores of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a scoping review

Abstract BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an effective measure for saving the lives of critically ill patients. Prompt identification of the risk factors for mortality among patients receiving ECMO and..

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Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Reviewing the Evidence and Exploring Its Equitable Implementation in the UK National Health Service

Abstract Cardiac arrest outcomes remain historically poor with survival to hospital discharge less than 2.2% in the UK (). Refractory cardiac arrest is characterized by a persistent loss of circulation..

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Re-evaluating the association between thrombocytopenia and bleeding in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

Abstract Objectives The platelet trigger at which to transfuse platelets to prevent bleeding complications in patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is unclear. We aimed to elucidate the association..

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