Aggressive Management of Massive Hemothorax in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
In this study, we present the clinical results of using aggressive management to treat a consecutive series of patients on ECMO whose conditions were complicated by massive hemothorax.
Arterial Chimney Graft Cannulation for Interventional Lung Assist
An interventional lung assist membrane ventilator (iLA) for arteriovenous extracorporeal CO2 removal was connected to a small-diameter femoral artery by use of a chimney graft in an underweight patient with acute respiratory failure and a previous history of heart-lung transplantation.
Subclavian Artery Cannulation for Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Patients with acute cardiopulmonary failure can safely be placed on subclavian venoarterial ECMO for prolonged periods with full flows, adequate oxygenation, and sufficient ventricular unloading.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation by Single-Vessel Access in Adults: Advantages and Limitations
The WZ cannula offers sufficient gas exchange in addition to certain advantages over standard cannulation, including facilitated cannulation in selected patients and improved mobilization.
Increased Sedation Requirements in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Respiratory and Cardiorespiratory Failure
The aim of our study was to characterise the sedation requirements in adult patients receiving ECMO for cardiorespiratory failure.
Side-Arm Grafts for Femoral Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation
We describe our experience with the use of a side-arm graft sewn to the femoral artery that facilitates adequate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation flow while preventing lower extremity ischemia.
Lung Transplantation on Cardiopulmonary Support: Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Outperformed Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In a retrospective analysis, we compared the postoperative course and outcomes of patients treated using these approaches.
Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Fluconazole in Young Infants Supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
This study determined the pharmacokinetics of fluconazole in infants on ECMO.
Sequestration of Drugs in the Circuit May Lead to Therapeutic Failure During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
This ex vivo study was designed to determine the degree of sequestration of commonly used antibiotics, sedatives and analgesics in ECMO circuits.
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in Jehovah’s Witness
We successfully performed the thoracic and cardiovascular operations on Jehovah's Witnesses, including emergency cases, safely without blood transfusion.
Aortic Arch Replacement with Moderate Hypothermia and a Modified Three-PUMP Circuit
The method preserved the auto-regulation of the cerebral blood flow without high vascular resistance.
Replacement of Aprotinin by {Varepsilon}-Aminocaproic Acid in Infants Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: Consequences for Blood Loss and Outcome
We compared aprotinin and EACA with respect to their blood-sparing efficacy and other major clinical outcome criteria in infants undergoing cardiac surgery.