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Incidence, kinetics, and clinical impact of thrombocytopenia in venovenous ECMO: insights from the multicenter observational PROTECMO study

Abstract Background Thrombocytopenia is a recognized risk factor for bleeding during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This study determines the incidence, risk factors, and clinical relevance of thrombocytopenia and platelet transfusions..

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Storage duration of packed red blood cells transfused during veno-venous extracorporealmembrane oxygenation is associatedwith elevated pulmonary artery pressureand lung injury…

Abstract Background Veno‑venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV‑ECMO) is associated with a high transfusion burden. While trials have concluded that red blood cell (RBC) storage does not impact patient morbidity and..

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Crescent jugular dual-lumen catheter for adult veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in China: Multicenter initial experience

Abstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is a life support technique used for patients with life-threatening respiratory failure. It effectively addresses arterial hypoxemia without overstretching the injured lungs. Traditional..

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Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with mechanical chest compression for cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A porcine model study

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) using a dual-lumen cannula coupled with continuous mechanical chest compressions (cMCC) for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and compare it..

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Is hyperoxia in early pediatric veno-veno extracorporeal life support associated with mortality?

Abstract Background: Data is limited regarding the effects of supraphysiologic blood oxygen tension (hyperoxia) in patients requiring extracorporeal life support (ECLS). We sought to evaluate the association between hyperoxia and..

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Total thyroidectomy performed under general anesthesia with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation during a thyroid storm: a case report

Abstract Thyroid storm (TS) is an endocrine emergency requiring aggressive medical management. In severe cases, hemodynamic instability may necessitate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support as a bridge to definitive surgical..

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Heparin-free veno-venous ECMO for airway obstruction: A case report and review of literature

Abstract Rationale:  Life-threatening airway obstructions caused by tumors demand prompt and effective intervention. Traditional surgical methods are often complicated by bleeding risks, especially with the use of anticoagulation during extracorporeal..

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Characterizing Microbiome Changes in Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Case Report of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteremia

Abstract Microbiome analysis using metagenomics next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is rarely performed in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Patient body sites were swabbed within 72 hours of ECMO cannulation and..

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Rare complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannula misplacement into the hepatic vein: A case report Li K, Pan XJ, Liu…

Abstract BACKGROUND Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is a lifesaving intervention for severe respiratory failure; however, its effectiveness depends on accurate cannulation-patients with anatomical variations present with significant challenges..

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Storage duration of packed red blood cells transfused during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is associated with elevated pulmonary artery pressure…

Abstract Background Veno‑venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV‑ECMO) is associated with a high transfusion burden. While trials have concluded that red blood cell (RBC) storage does not impact patient morbidity and..

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Prone positioning during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose The evidence supporting the benefit on clinical outcomes of prone positioning during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure remains inconclusive. We aimed to..

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Ductus Arteriosus Patency for the Hemodynamic Management of Newborns With Pulmonary Hypertension on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract In neonates with pulmonary hypertension (PH) supported on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), keeping the ductus arteriosus (DA) open ensures a high cardiac output of well-oxygenated blood through the..

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Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation exacerbates lung ischaemia–reperfusion injury in a rat model

Abstract OBJECTIVES Although lung transplantation has experienced great development in the past decades, the survival rate remains low, and lung ischaemia–reperfusion injury during transplantation is a major cause of primary..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Bridge to Recovery in Children With Severe Necrotizing Pneumonia: Case Report

Abstract Necrotizing pneumonia is a severe complication of bacterial or viral pneumonia that can lead to refractory respiratory failure in children. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a vital..

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Exploring the role of inflammation and proinflammatory proteins in coagulopathy during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Background Coagulopathy frequently complicates venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) procedures, yet its underlying mechanism remains elusive. This retrospective study aimed to identify factors contributing to coagulopathy during VV..

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VV ECMO

  Faten Farid Awdallah:   [gallery ids="49616"]   Critical care consultants at king Abdullah medical city, holly capital. Critical care ass professor at national heart institute, Egypt

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Hemolysis in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Comparative Analysis of Venovenous Versus Venopulmonary Arterial Approaches

Abstract Venopulmonary arterial (VPA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is emerging as an alternative to traditional venovenous (VV) ECMO for respiratory failure. This study compares rates of hemolysis and acute kidney..

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Prognostic Role of Pre-Cannulation Lactate in Trauma Patients Undergoing Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Although venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving intervention for trauma patients with severe respiratory failure, its mortality rate is 27%, and optimal metabolic markers for its..

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Functional outcomes among the survivors of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a historical cohort study

Abstract Purpose Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is increasingly being used in patients with respiratory failure. The goal of this study was to characterize postdischarge psychological and functional outcomes of..

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Factors Influencing Recirculation in Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Insights From a Controlled Bench Study

Abstract This study investigated factors influencing recirculation in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) using a controlled bench model comprising a VV ECMO circuit and a mock circulatory loop with..

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Personalized ventilation guided by electrical impedance tomography with increased PEEP improves ventilation-perfusion matching in asymmetrical airway closure and contralateral pulmonary…

Abstract We report the case of a 54-year-old man with right-lung pneumonia and contralateral pulmonary embolism (PE) conditioning severe refractory hypoxemia requiring veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Electrical impedance tomography (EIT)..

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Prognostic Role of Pre-Cannulation Lactate in Trauma Patients Undergoing Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Although venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving intervention for trauma patients with severe respiratory failure, its mortality rate is 27%, and optimal metabolic markers for its..

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Prone positioning during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: asystematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose: The evidence supporting the benefit on clinical outcomes of prone positioning during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure remains inconclusive. We aimed to..

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Effect of Respiratory Support Type and Total Duration on Weaning From Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in COVID-19 Patients

Abstract Background: We evaluated the impact of noninvasive respiratory support (NRS) and invasive mechanical ventilation duration before venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) on weaning from venovenous ECMO and survival.   Methods: In..

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Total bilirubin as a marker for hemolysis and outcome in patients with severe ARDS treated with veno-venous ECMO

Abstract Background Hemolysis is a common complication in critically ill patients with sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or therapy with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Heme degradation product bilirubin might..

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Awake veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: practical aspects and considerations

Abstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving technique in the armamentarium of critical care medicine. It involves extracorporeal blood circulation outside the body, providing temporary respiratory support while..

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Efficacy and safety of prone positioning in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe lung condition characterized by diffuse alveolar damage and hypoxemia. Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv-ECMO) supports gas exchange and reduces ventilator-induced..

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Veno-Venous vs. Veno-Arterial ECMO: Understanding the Differences and Applications

Introduction Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-support technology used in patients with severe cardiac and/or respiratory failure. The two primary ECMO configurations are Veno-Venous (VV) ECMO and Veno-Arterial (VA)..

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Low- vs. Moderate-Intensity Anticoagulation for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The SAFE-ECMO Pilot Trial

Abstract Background Bleeding is a common and sometimes fatal complication of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Whether lowering the intensity of anticoagulation during venovenous ECMO is safe or effective is..

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Oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Purpose of review  Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) provides gas exchange for patients with advanced respiratory failure who cannot maintain adequate oxygenation or carbon dioxide (CO2) clearance through conventional..

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