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View article: Systemic Anticoagulation at Discharge in Cardiac Surgical Patients With Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: A Statewide Cohort Study
Systemic Anticoagulation at Discharge in Cardiac Surgical Patients With Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: A Statewide Cohort Study Open
Systemic anticoagulation was prescribed for approximately a third of patients with postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. There was an increase in DOAC use over time, which appears to be associated with fewer anticoagulat…
View article: ECMO for the pregnant and peripartum patient: A practical review of indications, unique management considerations, and an approach framework
ECMO for the pregnant and peripartum patient: A practical review of indications, unique management considerations, and an approach framework Open
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support the pregnant patient and fetus requires a complex decision-making process. Peripartum ECMO requires coordinated and informed decision-making between an interdisciplinary team…
View article: Lung injury in myocardial infarction-associated cardiogenic shock supported by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a scoping review
Lung injury in myocardial infarction-associated cardiogenic shock supported by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a scoping review Open
View article: Impact of Left Ventricular Venting on Acute Brain Injury in Patients with Cardiogenic Shock: An Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry Analysis
Impact of Left Ventricular Venting on Acute Brain Injury in Patients with Cardiogenic Shock: An Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry Analysis Open
Background While left ventricular (LV) venting reduces LV distension in cardiogenic shock patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO), it may also amplify risk of acute brain injury (ABI). We investigated the hyp…
View article: Correction to: Neurological monitoring and management for adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization consensus guidelines
Correction to: Neurological monitoring and management for adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization consensus guidelines Open
View article: Neurological Monitoring and Management for Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Consensus Guidelines
Neurological Monitoring and Management for Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Consensus Guidelines Open
Background Critical care of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with acute brain injury (ABI) is notable for a lack of high-quality clinical evidence. Here, we offer guidelines for neurological care (neurological monitor…
View article: Neurological monitoring and management for adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization consensus guidelines
Neurological monitoring and management for adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization consensus guidelines Open
Background Critical care of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with acute brain injury (ABI) is notable for a lack of high-quality clinical evidence. Here, we offer guidelines for neurological care (neurological monitor…
View article: Pulse Pressure and Acute Brain Injury in Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry Analysis
Pulse Pressure and Acute Brain Injury in Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry Analysis Open
Low pulse pressure (PP) in venoarterial-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a marker of cardiac dysfunction and has been associated with acute brain injury (ABI) as continuous-flow centrifugal pump may lead to endothelial dysr…
View article: Impact of Hemoglobin Levels on Composite Cardiac Arrest or Stroke Outcome in Patients With Respiratory Failure Due to COVID-19
Impact of Hemoglobin Levels on Composite Cardiac Arrest or Stroke Outcome in Patients With Respiratory Failure Due to COVID-19 Open
OBJECTIVES: Anemia has been associated with an increased risk of both cardiac arrest and stroke, frequent complications of COVID-19. The effect of hemoglobin level at ICU admission on a composite outcome of cardiac arrest or stroke in an i…
View article: Worldwide application and valuation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support during the COVID-19 pandemic (WAVES)
Worldwide application and valuation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support during the COVID-19 pandemic (WAVES) Open
Objective The outcomes of COVID-19 patients on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) varied. We aim to investigate the variability concerning location and timeframe. We conducted a retrospective analysis of data from 351…
View article: Characterizing the Racial Discrepancy in Hypoxemia Detection in Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry Analysis
Characterizing the Racial Discrepancy in Hypoxemia Detection in Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry Analysis Open
View article: Hemorrhage and thrombosis in COVID-19-patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an international study based on the COVID-19 critical care consortium
Hemorrhage and thrombosis in COVID-19-patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an international study based on the COVID-19 critical care consortium Open
View article: Evolution of distal limb perfusion management in adult peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with femoral artery cannulation
Evolution of distal limb perfusion management in adult peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with femoral artery cannulation Open
Limb ischaemia is a clinically relevant complication of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) with femoral artery cannulation. No selective distal perfusion or other advanced techniques were used in the past to maintai…
View article: Multicenter evaluation of left ventricular assist device implantation with or without <scp>ECMO</scp> bridge in cardiogenic shock
Multicenter evaluation of left ventricular assist device implantation with or without <span>ECMO</span> bridge in cardiogenic shock Open
Background The efficacy of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to left ventricular assist device (LVAD) remains unclear, and recipients of the more contemporary HeartMate 3 (HM3) LVAD are not well represented in previous…
View article: The impact of acute kidney injury stages on the outcomes of veno‐arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
The impact of acute kidney injury stages on the outcomes of veno‐arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Open
Background Although acute kidney injury (AKI) has been established as an independent risk factor for in‐hospital mortality for patients on veno‐arterial (V‐A) extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO), the impact of Kidney Disease Impro…
View article: Impact of Pulse Pressure on Acute Brain Injury in Venoarterial ECMO Patients with Cardiogenic Shock During the First 24 Hours of ECMO Cannulation: Analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry
Impact of Pulse Pressure on Acute Brain Injury in Venoarterial ECMO Patients with Cardiogenic Shock During the First 24 Hours of ECMO Cannulation: Analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry Open
View article: Characterizing the Racial Discrepancy in Hypoxemia Detection in VV-ECMO: An ELSO Registry Analysis
Characterizing the Racial Discrepancy in Hypoxemia Detection in VV-ECMO: An ELSO Registry Analysis Open
Importance: Skin pigmentation influences peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) measured by pulse oximetry compared to the arterial saturation of oxygen (SaO2) measured via arterial blood gas analysis. However, data on S…
View article: Epidemiology of ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Epidemiology of ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Open
Background While venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) provides lifesaving support for cardiopulmonary failure, complications may increase mortality, with few studies focusing on ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke. We aimed …
View article: From Protecting the Lung to Protecting the Heart and the Lung in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
From Protecting the Lung to Protecting the Heart and the Lung in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Open
View article: Naming and Unnaming in the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Literature
Naming and Unnaming in the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Literature Open
We are grateful for the readers’ interest and suggestions relevant to our original contribution entitled “Pulmonary Artery Dual-Lumen Cannulation Versus Two Cannula Percutaneous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Configuration in Right Ve…
View article: Epidemiology of Ischemic Stroke and Hemorrhagic Stroke in Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Epidemiology of Ischemic Stroke and Hemorrhagic Stroke in Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Open
Background While venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides lifesaving support for cardiopulmonary failure, complications may arise that increase mortality, with few studies focusing on ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke.…
View article: Cerebrovascular Complications of COVID-19 on Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation*
Cerebrovascular Complications of COVID-19 on Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation* Open
OBJECTIVES: Evidence of cerebrovascular complications in COVID-19 requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is limited. Our study aims to characterize the prevalence and risk factors of stroke secondary to COVID-19 in…
View article: Hemorrhage, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy, and Thrombosis Complications Among Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19: An International COVID-19 Critical Care Consortium Study*
Hemorrhage, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy, and Thrombosis Complications Among Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19: An International COVID-19 Critical Care Consortium Study* Open
OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence and outcomes associated with hemorrhage, disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, and thrombosis (HECTOR) complications in ICU patients with COVID-19. DESIGN: Prospective, observational study. SETTIN…
View article: Morbid obesity’s impact on COVID-19 patients requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: The covid-19 critical care consortium database review
Morbid obesity’s impact on COVID-19 patients requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: The covid-19 critical care consortium database review Open
Introduction: Obesity is associated with a worse prognosis in COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Veno-venous (V-V) Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) can be a rescue option, however, the direct impac…
View article: Association Between Patient Race and Ethnicity and Outcomes With COVID-19: A Retrospective Analysis From a Large Mid-Atlantic Health System
Association Between Patient Race and Ethnicity and Outcomes With COVID-19: A Retrospective Analysis From a Large Mid-Atlantic Health System Open
Background Members of racial and ethnic minority groups have been disproportionately impacted by coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19). The objective of the study is to describe associations between race and ethnicity on clinical outcomes such as ne…
View article: 50: LENGTH OF PRE-ECMO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH MORTALITY IN PATIENTS WITH COVID-19
50: LENGTH OF PRE-ECMO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH MORTALITY IN PATIENTS WITH COVID-19 Open
Introduction: Previous studies suggest that delayed initiation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with higher patient mortality. Hence, we hypothesized that prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) prior to …
View article: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Beyond Conventional Indications
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Beyond Conventional Indications Open
Over the last several years, the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has exponentially increased. As the technology advanced, the rate of devastating complications has decreased somewhat, and the utility of ECMO has expanded …
View article: Hemodynamic Monitoring during Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A scoping review
Hemodynamic Monitoring during Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A scoping review Open
Background Optimizing cardiovascular monitoring and support during veno-venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is essential to ensure overall adequacy of end-organ perfusion and proper titration of extracorporeal support. De…
View article: Cerebrovascular Complications of COVID-19 on Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Cerebrovascular Complications of COVID-19 on Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Open
Background: Evidence of cerebrovascular complications in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) requiring veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is limited. The aim of our study is to characterize the prevalence and risk f…
View article: Prone position during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: survival analysis needed for a time-dependent intervention
Prone position during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: survival analysis needed for a time-dependent intervention Open