Effect of Cytokine Adsorption on Survival and Circulatory Stabilization in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Due to small case numbers and the retrospective design of the study, our results neither disprove nor confirm a clinically relevant treatment effect of cytokine adsorption. Results from larger trials, preferably randomized-controlled trials are required to better understand the clinical benefit of cytokine adsorption after ECPR.
Improved Drainage Cannula Design to Reduce Thrombosis in Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
This study suggests that simple geometrical changes can significantly alter the risk of thrombosis in ECMO drainage cannulas.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Network Organisation and Clinical Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Greater Paris, France: A Multicentre Cohort Study
Beyond associations with similar factors to those reported on ECMO for non-COVID-19 ARDS, 90-day survival among ECMO-assisted patients with COVID-19 was strongly associated with a centre's experience in venovenous ECMO during the previous year. Early ECMO management in centres with a high venovenous ECMO case volume should be advocated, by applying centralisation and regulation of ECMO indications, which should also help to prevent a shortage of resources.
Anticoagulation and In-Hospital Mortality From Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Our findings support the optimal efficacy and safety profiles of prophylactic dose AC in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Transport and Retrieval on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): Setup and Activities of an Immersive Transport and Retrieval on ECMO Workshop
This article describes the authors’ experience of developing and running a simulation-based ECMO Transport and Retrieval workshop, with multiple immersive scenarios and opportunities for participants to familiarize themselves with the process and the ambulance equipment and environment.
Brain Injury in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) represents an established technique to provide temporary cardiac and/or pulmonary support. ECMO, in veno-venous, veno-arterial or in extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal modality, is associated with a high rate of brain injuries.
Anticoagulation in Critically Ill Adults during Extracorporeal Circulation
This review gives a practical view on current concepts of anticoagulation strategies in patients with extracorporeal assist devices.
Thromboembolic and Bleeding Events in COVID-19 Patients receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
This study describes the incidences of TEE and BE in critically ill COVID-19 patients treated with ECMO. The most common adverse event during ECMO support was bleeding, which occurred at a comparable rate to non-COVID-19 patients treated with ECMO.
Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation the Standard Care for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Compared with CMV, ECMO contributed to lower 60-day and 1-year mortality, and increased ICU mortality in patients with ARDS. However, H1N1 ARDS was independently associated with higher ICU mortality and nosocomial pneumonia. The results were not affected by removing retrospective control studies or articles published >20 years ago from the sensitivity analysis. This meta-analysis demonstrates the effectiveness of ECMO and its importance in standard treatment of patients with ARDS.
ECMO Assistance during Mechanical Ventilation: Effects Induced on Energetic and Haemodynamic Variables
The new modules of the systemic circulation and ECMO support allowed the study of the effects induced by concomitant mechanical ventilation and circulatory support. Based on our clinical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, numerical simulations may help clinicians with data analysis and treatment optimisation of patients requiring both mechanical ventilation and circulatory support.
Pump Flow Setting and Assessment of Unloading in Clinical Practice
If a left-sided Impella device is used, it should be run at the highest possible performance level during treatment while avoiding suction events. When combined with VA-ECMO, the Impella device should be run at a lower performance level, ensuring sufficient left ventricular emptying but avoiding suction.
Long-Term Cognitive Outcomes and Sleep in Adults After Extracorporeal Life Support
In this small retrospective case series, no significant differences were found in sleep or cognitive outcomes between extracorporeal life support and non–extracorporeal life support survivors.