The Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Mechanisms and Perspective Therapeutic Approaches
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a severe lung inflammatory disorder with a 30-50% mortality. Sepsis and pneumonia are the leading causes of ARDS.
ECMO: Improving our Results by Chasing the Rabbits
With the support of experts from USA, Europe and Canada the results in Latin America ELSO'S centers are improving by following its guidelines for training, and using a standard educational process.
Identifying Prognostic Criteria for Survival after Resuscitation Assisted by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The objective for this study was to assess the clinical outcomes of children after ECMO cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) and to determine pre-ECPR prognostic factors for survival to guide its indication.
The Complex Relationship of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Acute Kidney Injury: Causation or Association
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a modified cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit capable of providing prolonged cardiorespiratory support.
Awake Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients with Severe Postoperative Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of awake extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to increase the success rate of weaning patients from ECMO and ventilator care during treatment of postoperative severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
The Effect of an Improvement of Experience and Training in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Management on Clinical Outcomes
This study aimed to show that increased experience and improved teamwork through education may reduce the mortality rate associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Adults: Prognostic Factors for Outcomes
This study was aimed at investigating the prognostic factors for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-treated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in adult patients.
Mitral and Aortic Regurgitation Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
The objective of the paper was to analyse the impact of post procedural mitral regurgitation (MR), in an interaction with aortic regurgitation (AR), on mortality following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Arthroscopic Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair: A Clinical Study with 12-Month Follow-Up
The aim of the study was to assess the effect of platelet-rich plasma on arthroscopic double-row rotator cuff repair.
Predictors of Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Transplantation
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an outcome that represents a significant increase in morbidity and mortality rates; however, limited information exists about the incidence of AKI after cardiac transplantation.
Risk Factors for Long-Term Mortality and Progressive Chronic Kidney Disease Associated With Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery
The aim of the study was to evaluate risk factors for long-term mortality and progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) after cardiac surgery in patients with normal preoperative renal function and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI).
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment of Sports-Related Severe Acute Hamstring Injuries
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection at the site of severe acute hamstring injury increases the healing rate and shortens the time to return to play.