An Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation Curriculum Featuring a Novel Integrated Skills Trainer Leads to Improved Performance Among Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Trainees.
We hypothesized that a simulation-based ECMO cannulation curriculum featuring a novel integrated skills trainer would improve ECMO cannulation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation performance by cardiothoracic surgery trainees.
Do Interleukin-10 and Superoxide Ions Predict Outcomes of Cardiac Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients?
Our observations lead to the hypothesis that a proper response to cardiogenic shock by releasing the appropriate amount of IL-10 is required for survival in the cases of AMI and DCMP. For myocarditis, proper responses in IL-10 and superoxide ions are needed.
Case Report: Remote Monitoring using Spectrum Medical Live Vue Allows Improved Response Time and Improved Quality of Care for Patients on Cardiopulmonary Support
We report a case utilizing the LiveVue (Spectrum Medical, Fort Mill, SC) remote monitoring for care of a patient on ECMO.
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Attenuates Myocardial Inflammation and Mitochondrial Injury Induced by Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO) in a Healthy Piglet Model
In this study, we investigated the myocardial inflammation and mitochondrial function during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) and further evaluated the effects of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) on them.
Extracorporeal Therapy for Dabigatran Removal in the Treatment of Acute Bleeding: A Single Center Experience
This work presents five cases, in which extracorporeal therapy was performed for dabigatran removal in acutely bleeding patients.
Cross-Country Transfer between Two Children’s Hospitals of a Child using Ambulatory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Bridge to Lung Transplant
Therefore, we present the successful transfer of a 13-yr-old female on ambulatory VV ECMO between two free-standing children's hospitals and then bridged to bilateral lung transplantation.
Clinical Management of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuit
These clinical management strategies are reviewed in this article, part of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society/Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Joint Statement on Mechanical Circulatory Support.
Managing the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Circuit Integrity and Safety Utilizing the Perfusionist as the “ECMO Specialist”
We have now developed a safe circuit and fiscally responsible staffing model that utilizes a perfusionist and a telemetry-based electronic record keeper, permitting the perfusionist to leave the bedside and interact with the circuit when necessary.
Acute Kidney Injury is a Frequent Complication in Critically Ill Neonates on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A 14-year Cohort Study
Newborns in need of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support are at high risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI).
Effects of Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation on Cerebral Oxygenation in Hypercapnic ARDS
We report on the variations of cerebral oxygenation during the initiation period of ECMO treatment in a patient with hypercapnic ARDS
Successful Replacement of a HeartAssist 5 Ventricular Assist Device with a HeartWare Without Removal of the Original Sewing/Attachment Rings: How to Do It
We present the surgical technique used to exchange the HA5 with a HeartWare (HVAD), leaving the old inflow-sewing ring in situ.
A Novel Method for Percutaneous Insertion of a Right Ventricular Assist Device
We present our initial experience with a percutaneously inserted right ventricular assist device (RVAD) in an elderly patient with severe right heart failure.