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.
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.
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.
Antithrombin Replacement During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Our objective is to determine ATIII's effect on anticoagulation and blood loss during ECMO.
Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Fluconazole in Young Infants Supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
This study determined the pharmacokinetics of fluconazole in infants on ECMO.
ASAP ECMO: Antibiotic, Sedative and Analgesic Pharmacokinetics During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Multi-Centre Study to Optimise Drug Therapy During ECMO
This study was designed to describe the pharmacokinetics of the commonly used antibiotic, analgesic and sedative drugs in adult patients receiving ECMO.
Subclavian Insertion of the Bicaval Dual Lumen Cannula for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We describe a method for cannula placement through the left subclavian vein that is well suited for smaller patients and convenient for patient mobility.
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.
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.
Symmetrical Peripheral Gangrene in Four Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Symmetrical peripheral gangrene is an unusual complication of ECMO that may arise in the setting of disseminated intravascular coagulation, sepsis, or other hemostatic and/or hemodynamic imbalance.
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.
Percutaneous Left Ventricular Support With the Impella 2.5 Assist Device in Acute Cardiogenic Shock – Results of the Impella EUROSHOCK-Registry
The Impella-EUROSHOCK-registry evaluates the safety and efficacy of the Impella-2.5 percutaneous left ventricular assist device (pLVAD) in patients with CS following AMI.