Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The New Jack-of-All-Trades?
In this review, the authors provide a panoramic view of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to provide a foundation of knowledge for anesthesiologists.
Effect of Blood Viscosity on the Performance of Virtually Wall-less Venous Cannulas
Walls-less cannula showed 5.6% less pump inlet-pressure differences calculated between blood and water, as compared to that of thin-wall cannula (−21 times).
Endothelialization of Cardiovascular Devices
Endothelialization of cardiovascular implants, including heart valves, vascular stents and vascular grafts is crucial to solve many problems in our health care system.
Mini-extracorporeal Circulation Surgery Produces Less Inflammation than Off-pump Coronary Surgery
Both off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (OPCABG) and mini-extracorporeal circulation (MECC) have been associated with lower morbidity and mortality and less inflammation than conventional cardiopulmonary bypass.
Computational Investigation of Hemodynamics in Hardshell Venous Reservoirs: A Comparative Study
Extracorporeal circulation using heart‐lung‐machines is associated with a profound activation of corpuscular and plasmatic components of circulating blood.
Developments in Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Support
Mechanical support devices have revolutionized the management of circulatory failure.
Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest: a Registry Study
Adding extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (extracorporeal-CPR) is increasingly used in an attempt to improve outcomes.
Effect of Blood Flow on Platelets, Leukocytes, and Extracellular Vesicles in Thrombosis of Simulated Neonatal Extracorporeal Circulation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has frequent and sometimes lethal thrombotic complications.
Vacuum-assisted Venous Drainage in Adult Cardiac Surgery: a Propensity-matched Study
VAVD was associated with a reduction in blood product transfusions, and an increase in the risk of major morbidities and in-hospital deaths of the VAVD group was not observed.
Comparison of the Efficacy of Transthoracic Cannulation into the Ascending Aorta Versus Femoral Artery Cannulation in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Transthoracic cannulation into the ascending aorta is reliable and can be safely performed.
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.