Thromboembolic Events in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Without Anticoagulation
Heparinization is thought to be mandatory to avoid thromboembolic complications during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). However, bleeding complications are common. We report our experience of VA-ECMO without systemic anticoagulation.
Maintaining the Standard: A Quality Assurance Study for New Equipment in the Michigan ECMO Program
Activated clotting time (ACT) ranges are targeted to minimize both bleeding and clotting complications during anticoagulation for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) therapy.
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome
Recent studies reported that using emergency PCI to resuscitate patients has the potential to improve their outcomes. The purpose of this review is to elucidate the effects of PCI among resuscitated patients.
Adult Non-Cardiac ECMO for the Treatment of ARDS–The Mississippi Experience
This is a retrospective report of the first three adult non-cardiac cases employing ECMO for ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome) in Mississippi.
Propofol Infusion Syndrome Resuscitation with Extracorporeal Life Support: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
We report a case of propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS) in a young female treated for status epilepticus.
Early Experience of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Program at a Veterans Affairs Facility
We retrospectively reviewed the records of all patients who underwent TAVR during the first year of our program at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Arterial Complications in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation via Femoral Cannulation
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence of peripheral vascular complications in this group of patients and outline the modalities used for treatment.
The Challenges to Blood Management on the Battlefield (EP Video)
Dr. Pierre Noel discusses the challenges to implementing blood management on the battlefield (28:03 minutes).
Prohemostatic Agents in 2013 (EP Video)
Dr. Ken Tanaka discusses the new prohemostatic agents on the market in 2013 and beyond (32:31 minutes).
Overview on Hemostasis: What’s New in the CBM? (EP Video)
Dr. Maureanne R. Hoffman provides an overview of the complicated process of hemostasis (34:33 minutes).
The Challenges to Blood Management on the Battlefield (EP Video)
Dr. Pierre Noel discusses the challenges to implementing blood management on the battlefield (28:03 minutes).
Role of Antithrombin Concentrate in Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Dr. Ken Tanaka discusses the role of antithrombin concentrate in cardiac surgery (32:56 minutes).