Structured Review of Post-cardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Part 1—Adult Patients
This report, aims to present a comprehensive overview of the literature with respect to the prevalence of ECMO use, patient characteristics, ECMO management, and in-hospital and early post-discharge patient outcomes for those treated for post-cardiotomy heart, lung, or heart-lung failure.
Extracorporeal Life Support in Myocardial Infarction-Induced Cardiogenic Shock: Weaning Success
Emergency ECLS is a valuable option among patients with AMI-induced CS with low and intermediate IABP-SHOCK II risk scores.
Microcirculation Evolution in Patients on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Refractory Cardiogenic Shock
Microcirculation is severely impaired in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock requiring venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Early and Long-Term Outcomes Comparing Neonates, Infants, and Preadolescents Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Heart Failure
Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a lifesaving therapeutic chance for pediatric patients in the setting of either failure to wean from cardiopulmonary bypass or failed resuscitation from cardiac arrest.
A Novel Adaptor System Enables Endovascular Access Through Extracorporeal Life Support Circuits
Extracorporeal life support has traditionally been used as a supportive platform for patients with cardiopulmonary failure.
High Hemoglobin Level As a Limiting Factor for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We report the case of a 47 year old male who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome after bariatric surgery, requiring a venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Impact of Age on Outcomes of Patients Assisted by Veno-arterial or Veno-venous Extra-corporeal Membrane Oxygenation: 403 Patients Between 2005 and 2015
Patients older than 65 years have higher mortality after veno-arterial extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation or veno-venous extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation.
Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients: A Single Institution’s Experience
Describe the prevalence of acquired von Willebrand syndrome in pediatric patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation deemed to be at increased risk for the disease in our institution.
Anti-Factor Xa–Based Anticoagulation during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Potential Problems and Possible Solutions
Choices for monitoring of unfractionated heparin (UFH) anticoagulation in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients include activated clotting time, activated partial thromboplastin time, reaction times of viscoelastic tests, and anti-factor Xa activity.
How I Wean Patients From Veno-venous Extra-corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Identifying patients who are ready for weaning and liberation from veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is challenging in clinical practice.
Ultra-high Pre-membrane Lung Oxygen Saturation in a Patient on Veno-arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
A 55-year-old man who suffered from acute myocardial infarction complicated with cardiogenic shock was administered veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
High-efficiency, High-flux In-line Hemofiltration Using a High Blood Flow Extracorporeal Circuit
The ability of current renal replacement therapy modalities to achieve rapid solute removal is limited by membrane surface area and blood flow rate.