Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be delivered in veno-arterial (VA) and veno-venous (VV) configurations based on the cannulation strategy. VA and VV ECMO are delivered primarily for haemodynamic and..
Read MoreAbstract Prognostic significance of elevated serum lactate in patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is widely known. Our objective was to study the utility of lactate measured at different points of..
Read MoreAbstract Thromboelastography (TEG) evaluates viscoelastic properties of blood clot formation. The TEG 5000 analyzer is commonly used but prone to errors related to vibration or operator error. The TEG 6s..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: To investigate platelet pathophysiology associated with pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Design: Prospective observational study of neonatal and pediatric ECMO patients from September 1, 2016, to December 31,..
Read MoreAbstract Metabolism management plays an essential role in extracorporeal technologies. There are different metabolic management devices integrated to extracorporeal devices; the most commonly used and accepted metabolic target in adult..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives The aim of this study was to quantify and understand the unloading effect of percutaneous balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) in acute (CS) treated with venoarterial (VA) membranous oxygenation (ECMO). Background..
Read MoreAbstract Patients with pulmonary hypertension and end-stage lung disease are fraught with high mortality while on a waiting list for lung transplant. With sometimes rapid deterioration they may require veno-arterial..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: To describe the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the management of pediatric poisoning in the United States and to identify predictors of mortality. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: ..
Read MoreHistory of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is the ability to supplement native pulmonary and/or cardiac function in the setting of native system failure. Development of modern life support devices began with the..
Read MoreAbstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation may be used for circulatory support in cardiogenic shock as a bridge to recovery, a bridge to a ventricular assist device (VAD), or a bridge..
Read MoreAbstract Fluid overload in acute respiratory distress syndrome is associated with increased mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of cumulative fluid balance (CFB) during the..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced, resource-intensive form of life support for patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure, and is typically provided within specialized centers. Prior to..
Read MoreAbstract Objective Venoarterial is a rescue therapy for patients in . We hypothesize that patients bridged to with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation have decreased survival. Methods The United Network of Organ Sharing database was..
Read MoreAbstract The contribution of veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to systemic oxygen delivery is determined by the ratio of total extracorporeal blood flow (Q˙EC) to cardiac output (Q˙). Thermodilution-based..
Read MoreAbstract Critically ill patients requiring catecholamine infusion may require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Initiating ECMO support may affect the circulating catecholamine levels, which directly influences the circulatory support. We..
Read MoreAbstract Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children receiving haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and immune effector cell therapy is controversial and evidence-based guidelines have not been established. Remarkable advancements..
Read MoreAbstract We aimed to investigate the incidence of limb amputation due to vascular complications related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy among survivors and examine its association with long-term mortality in these..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES: To describe the association between left heart decompression on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and survival in patients with myocarditis and dilated cardiomyopathy. The secondary outcome is to study..
Read MoreAbstract Acute brain injury (ABI) increases morbidity and mortality in patients with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Optimal neurologic monitoring methods have not been well-explicated. We studied the use of..
Read MoreAbstract Background: The decision about whether to use venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in patients with cardiac graft dysfunction (GD) is usually made on a case-by-case basis and is guided by..
Read MoreAbstract Rapid reductions in PaCO2 during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are associated with poor neurologic outcomes. Understanding what factors determine PaCO2 may allow a gradual reduction, potentially improving neurologic outcome. A simple..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is the rescue treatment proposed to patients with refractory cardiogenic shock. The VA-ECMO implantation promotes inflammation and ischemia-reperfusion injuries through the VA-ECMO flow, causing..
Read MoreAbstract Postcardiotomy shock (PCS) is an uncommon and life-threatening . (ECMO) is the first line of mechanical for treating PCS when medical therapies are insufficient. Reaching a “therapeutic ceiling” or a “bridge to..
Read MoreAbstract In the US, 131,512 pregnant/peripartum women have been affected by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), with 200 associated deaths (0.15%) [1]. The hormonal, physiological, and immunomodulatory changes during pregnancy increase..
Read MoreAbstract Extreme prematurity, defined as a gestational age of fewer than 28 weeks, is a significant health problem worldwide. It carries a high burden of mortality and morbidity, in large..
Read MoreAbstract Anticoagulation in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is challenging, with significant morbidity and mortality associated with thrombotic complications. Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is commonly used, which depends on native antithrombin (AT)..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) contributes to coagulopathy, necessitating systemic anticoagulation to prevent thrombosis. Traditionally, unfractionated heparin (UFH) has been the anticoagulant of choice, however, due to many inadequacies new evidence suggests..
Read MoreAbstract Background Artificial lungs have the potential to serve as a bridge to transplantation or recovery for children with end-stage lung disease dependent on extracorporeal life support, but such devices..
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