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