Abstract Patients receiving venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) often require extended periods of ventilation. We examined the role of tracheostomy on outcomes of patients supported with VV-ECMO. We reviewed all patients at our institution..
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Abstract Boudreaux et al. are to be commended for their publication in this month’s ASAIO regarding the utility of early tracheostomy in 150 patients placed on venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for respiratory failure. Thirty-five of the..
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Abstract Objectives: The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients with COVID-19 has been supported by major healthcare organizations, yet the role of specific management strategies during ECMO requires..
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Abstract Objectives: Children receiving prolonged extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support may benefit from tracheostomy during ECMO by facilitating rehabilitation; however, the procedure carries risks, especially hemorrhagic complications. Knowledge of tracheostomy practices and outcomes of..
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Abstract Background The predictors and independent outcome association of after cardiac surgery are important and yet poorly characterised. Methods We performed a retrospective of cardiac surgery patients between January 2009 and March..
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Abstract Introduction: Tracheostomy has been utilized in combination with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) to enable early spontaneous breathing and minimize sedation requirements. Tracheostomy has been previously reported to be..
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