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Achieving Safe Liberation During Weaning from VV-ECMO in Patients with Severe ARDS: The role of Tidal Volume and Inspiratory Effort

Abstract Background Weaning from venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is not well studied. VV-ECMO can be discontinued when patients tolerate non-injurious mechanical ventilation (MV) during a sweep gas off trial..

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Systemic Hypertension in Pediatric Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Systemic hypertension (HTN) is a recognized complication of veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children. We sought to determine the prevalence and associated features of HTN in a..

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Management of Adult Patients Supported with Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO): Guideline from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)

Abstract The use of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) among adults is rapidly increasing worldwide. By 2020, the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Registry had recorded >24,000 cases of..

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Validating "RESP" and "PRESERVE" A single practice ECMO for Covid-19 experience

This program details the RESP and PRESERVE scores for predicting survival with the use of V-V ECMO in the ARDS patient. The program also details a single practice-multi, center program's..

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Cytokine adsorption in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (CYCOV): a single centre, open-label, randomised, controlled trial

Abstract Background We sought to clarify the benefit of cytokine adsorption in patients with COVID-19 supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Methods We did a single-centre, open-label, randomised, controlled..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in non‑intubated immunocompromised patients

Abstract Veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become an integral part in the rescue therapy of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and may be lifesaving in patients with..

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Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD). Extracorporeal Oxygenation and Coronavirus Disease. Surfactant

“Extracorporeal Oxygenation and Coronavirus Disease 2019 Epidemic: Is the Membrane Fail-Safe to Cross Contamination?” - Tammy Sparacino Journal Club. Surfactant - John Ingram Knowledge Nuggets. Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)..

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The Right Ventricle in COVID-19 Lung Injury: Proposed Mechanisms, Management, and Research Gaps

Abstract CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, is a complex multisystem disorder primarily characterized by pulmonary involvement.  Although lung injury leading to..

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Extubate Before Venovenous Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenation Decannulation or Decannulate While Remaining on the Ventilator? The EuroELSO 2019 Weaning Survey

Abstract Patients who receive venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) support upon failure of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and other adjuncts, including low tidal volume, prone positioning, adjusted positive end-expiratory pressure, and..

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Different mechanisms of oxygenator failure and high plasma von Willebrand factor antigen influence success and survival of venovenous extracorporeal membrane…

Abstract Objective Failure of membrane oxygenator (MO) function of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenators (VV ECMO) remains problematic. The development of device-induced coagulation disorder (COD) or worsened gas transfer (WGT) necessitates..

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ECMO Circuit Design and Safety (VA ECMO, VV ECMO and more).

Joe Basha, CCP lectures on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) safety and discussions on ECMO circuit design to minimize risks.   

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ECMO. Joe Basha, CCP July 19, 2018

ECMO: Measurement Of Adequacy, Cannulation, North/South Complication, Anticoagulation And Weaning, And What Patients Can Be Woken Up And Extubated On VV ECMO?   

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Heparin Free (VV ECMO) Veno Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Multiple Trauma Patient

Tammy Sparacino Journal Club: Heparin - free ( VV ECMO) Veno - Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a multiple trauma patient: A case report.  Anticogulation free ECMO: Is this safe? ..

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Recirculation on VV ECMO. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

Excellent presentation and discussion of recirculation in you V-V ECMO circuit. Single or double cannulation techniques and learn how increased flows and volume changes can affect the amount of recirculation..

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Heparin Free (VV ECMO) Veno Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Multiple Trauma Patient

Tammy Sparacino Journal Club - John Ingram Knowledge Nuggets  Tammy Sparacino Journal Club: Heparin - free ( VV ECMO) Veno - Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a multiple trauma patient:..

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Unusual Complication of a Right Ventricular Support–Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannula

Abstract A previously healthy, middle-aged patient presented with rapidly increasing shortness of breath despite empirical antibiotic treatment for presumed pneumonia. A computed tomographic image of the chest was notable for..

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Simple equations to predict the effects of veno‐venous ECMO in decompensated Eisenmenger syndrome

Abstract Adult patients with uncorrected congenital heart diseases and chronic intracardiac shunt may develop Eisenmenger syndrome (ES) due to progressive increase of pulmonary vascular resistance, with significant morbidity and mortality...

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Using a roller pump for establishing extra-corporal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) – technical considerations for times of crisis

Abstract Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic requires thinking about alternatives to establish ECMO when often-limited hardware resources are exhausted. Heart-lung-machines may potentially be used for ECMO but contain roller pumps as..

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Early Decompressive Laparotomy for Intra-Abdominal Hypertension Following Initiation of Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Patients supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation are at risk for intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome. Flow through the return cannula may be compromised in these patients, resulting..

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Physiologic Basis for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Management

Abstract To the Editor: Tay et al provide an excellent overview on the practical management of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). The physiologic basis for the proposed algorithms should be discussed..

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All that glitters is not gold: an unusual presentation of S. aureus sepsis during ECMO

Abstract A 53-year-old male was submitted to veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia for 84 days, without relevant complications related to the circuit itself until..

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Management of Mechanical Ventilation During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract This chapter explores the best practices of mechanical ventilation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) through a detailed discussion of the physiologic theory and clinical evidence. Future areas of study..

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Different types of ECMO

V-A ECMO V-V ECMO Variation in V-V ECMO cannulae sites Central cannulation for V-A ECMO  

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Ambulatory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Traditional venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for respiratory failure requires deep sedation and immobilization of patients, both of which carry high morbidity and mortality rates. Technological innovation has..

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Comparison of Anticoagulation Strategies in Patients Requiring Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objectives:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a life-sustaining therapy for severe respiratory failure. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuits require systemic anticoagulation that creates a delicate balance between circuit-related thrombosis and bleeding-related..

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Bleeding during veno-venous ECMO cannot reliably be predicted by rotational thrombelastometry (ROTEM™)

Abstract Introduction: Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vvECMO) used for respiratory support is associated with clinical bleeding in at least one third of patients. Mechanisms promoting bleeding, like acquired von Willebrand..

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Lactate and Echocardiography Before Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support

Abstract Background Lactate has been recognised as a  in several critical conditions. Veno-Venous  (VV-ECMO) is a well-established therapy in patients with  Syndrome (ARDS) unresponsive to conventional therapy and  pre ECMO initiation has been recently..

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Veno-venous ECMO as a safe bridge to recovery in a patient with severe peripartum cardiomyopathy – learning from errors

Abstract Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology and pathogenesis. The most important tool for diagnostic confirmation is transthoracic echocardiography. The recommended management of PPCM in pregnancy..

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Insertion of the Avalon Cannula for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Patient with an Implanted ASD Occlusion Device

Abstract Cardiopulmonary AG, Rastatt, Germany) can be effective in patients requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Proper placement of the cannula is important in..

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Nitric Oxide Ventilation Improves Recirculation and Right Ventricular Function During Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a COVID-19 Patient

Abstract Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are prone to pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) and right ventricular pressure overload due to severe bilateral infiltrates, high ventilation pressures, persistent hypoxemia, pulmonary..

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