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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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Parallel Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuits During Bridge-to-Lung Transplantation

Abstract Venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supports end-organ oxygen delivery in patients with refractory respiratory failure. Physical therapy (PT) while on ECMO provides conceptual benefits of strength and conditioning...

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Impact of Multistage Cannula on Recirculation in Various Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation Strategies

Abstract We aimed to compare recirculation of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) administered with various cannula placements for femoro-femoral (F-F) and femoro-jugular (F-J) configurations in patients with respiratory failure...

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Impact of Cannulation Strategy and Extracorporeal Blood Flow on Recirculation During Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Introduction Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is increasingly used in the treatment of severe respiratory failure. Despite a significant increase in the worldwide use of extracorporeal lung assist..

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The superiority of veno-arterial over veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for operative support of lung transplantation

Abstract Background Veno-arterial (V-A) and veno-venous (V-V) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are crucial support modalities during lung transplantation, yet their comparative effectiveness remains unclear. Methods We conducted an 8-year retrospective..

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Thrombocytopenia During Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adult Patients With Bacterial, Viral, and COVID-19 Pneumonia

Abstract Contact of blood with artificial surfaces triggers platelet activation. The aim was to compare platelet kinetics after venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) start and after system exchange in..

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Immediate Clinical Complications Occurring During Membrane Change in Patients on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract The clinical tolerance of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) membrane changes in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients under veno-venous ECMO (VV-ECMO) has not been reported. The aim of this..

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Early Use Experience of the Crescent Right Atrial Cannula for Neonatal Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with fewer neurological complications and decreased mortality compared to veno-arterial (VA) ECMO in neonatal respiratory failure. The Crescent right atrial (RA)..

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Considering veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a first-line strategy for rewarming in accidental hypothermia complicated by cardiac arrest - a…

Abstract Severe accidental hypothermia can lead to cardiac arrest. The most efficient method of resuscitating and warming is by ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation). While the convention is to use VA..

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Thromboelastography versus thromboelastometry for unfractionated heparin monitoring in adult patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Background: Monitoring the anticoagulant effect of unfractionated heparin (UFH) in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients is complex but critically important to balance the risks of treatment related bleeding and..

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Recirculation in Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract This review focuses on recirculation in the context of Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Life Support in adults. The methods employed to calculate and quantify the extent of recirculation, as well as..

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The effects of blood cell salvage on transfusion requirements after decannulation from veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an emulated trial analysis

Abstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is an established supportive therapy for severe and potentially reversible acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) [, ]. Despite improving patient outcomes, including reducing mortality, VV-ECMO..

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Anticoagulation management during veno-venous ECMO support because of ARDS: Single-center experience

Abstract Background Patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) show a high mortality rate of up to 60 %. In such cases, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support is often required,..

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ECMO-weaning facilitated by neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA): a case for principal clarification

Abstract The use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) has become increasingly prevalent, particularly in respiratory disease pandemics such as H1N1-influenza and SARS-CoV-2. This surge has emphasized the importance of..

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Team-Based Care of the Patient Receiving Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Background  Guideline-based care of patients requiring extracorporeal membranous oxygenation, a form of life support for patients with refractory respiratory and/or cardiac failure, requires a multidisciplinary approach, yet a detailed..

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Non-intensive care unit feasibility for ambulatory veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients

Abstract Introduction Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has increasingly been utilized to support patients in respiratory failure as a bridge to recovery or lung transplantation. As patients progress from cannulation to..

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The effects of blood cell salvage on transfusion requirements after decannulation from veno‑venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an emulated trial analysis

Abstract Background Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is a supportive therapy for acute respiratory failure with increased risk of packed red blood cells (PRBC) transfusion. Blood cell salvage (BCS) aims..

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