Removing Extra CO2 in COPD patients
This review will focus on literature published over the last year on the use of ECCO2R for removing extra CO2 in patients experiencing an acute exacerbation of COPD.
Intermittent Warm Blood versus Cold Crystalloid Cardioplegia for Myocardial Protection: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of 12-Year Single-Center Experience
The authors conclude that the type of cardioplegia had no significant influence on clinical outcome.
Veno-Venous Extracorporeal CO2 Removal for the Treatment of Severe Respiratory Acidosis: Pathophysiological and Technical Considerations
The present animal study tested in a systematic fashion technical requirements for successful ECCO2R in terms of cannula size, blood and sweep gas flow.
Current Clinical Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
In this article, we discuss the clinical approach and management of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) from the perspective of a single US-based academic institution.
Variability in Anticoagulation Management of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An International Survey
The objective of this study was to determine current practices of anticoagulation in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
State of the Art: Strategies for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Respiratory Failure
This manuscript provides an overview of current techniques for treating respiratory ECMO patients.
Antithrombin III Administration in Neonates with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia During the First Three Days of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We evaluated the effect of Antithrombin III (ATIII) on blood product requirement in neonates receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).