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Continuous Bilateral Lower-Limb Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Monitoring in Patients on Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Support: A Prospective Feasibility and Physiology Study

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the feasibility of continuous bilateral lower-limb near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring as an adjunct to standard hourly neurovascular assessment (NVA) in patients receiving intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)..

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Distal Limb Perfusion in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Limb ischemia is the most common vascular complication in patients receiving femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and is associated with an increased risk of mortality., To improve blood flow..

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Towards Portable Leg Perfusion: Initial Prototype Testing of a Selective Leg Perfusion System

Abstract Introduction Limb loss after combat injury is a major factor for morbidity in combat casualties. Although tourniquets clearly save lives, they can result in prolonged ischemia in large scale..

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The heart-lung machine in major limb replantation: Report of two cases

Abstract Replantation of amputated limbs after long ischemic hours almost always comes with reperfusion syndrome and poor outcomes. An ischemic time of greater than 6 h is often considered unsuitable for..

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Lower limb overflow syndrome in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Peripheral extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with a not negligible rate of vascular morbidity. Most vascular complications are related to limb ischaemia mainly due to insufficient limb perfusion..

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