Tag: ECMO
Prostacyclin Anticoagulation Efficacy in Critically Ill Patients Requiring Extracorporeal Support
Extracorporeal support modalities are highly prothrombotic. Anticoagulation is frequently used for patients receiving Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS), and Extracorporeal... read more
Barotrauma Rate Is 25% in ARDS Patients Receiving ECMO
Patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving mechanical ventilation have a high risk of barotrauma, which often has poor prognosis and high mortality. Although ECMO should theoretically protect patients... read more
The Advanced Ventilator Book
The Advanced Ventilator Book is a companion to the best-selling The Ventilator Book and is written for clinicians who already have a solid foundation in the basics of mechanical ventilation. It goes beyond the ventilator... read more
Heparin-based vs. Bivalirudin-based Anticoagulation in Pediatric ECMO
Bivalirudin may be a safe, cost-effective alternative to heparin in achieving anticoagulation in pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients. Prospective multicenter studies and randomized control trials... read more
ECMO in Adult Patients Receiving HCT
Combined advances in hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and intensive care management have improved the survival of patients with hematological malignancies admitted to the intensive care unit. In cases of refractory... read more
The High-risk Surgical Patient
It is well known that certain diseases and patient conditions are associated with increased perioperative risk. The aim of this book is to define and identify the clinical factors that warrant a broader and more detailed... read more
Rising Mortality in COVID-19 Patients Supported With ECMO
We aimed to describe practice patterns and outcomes in patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support throughout the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, with the hypothesis that mortality would improve... read more
A Guide to Mechanical Circulatory Support: A Primer for Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Clinicians
This unique book details a multidisciplinary approach for providers caring for the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) patient. Authors discuss the history of MCS, patient selection, surgical and post-operative care, mobility... read more
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Adults (Respiratory Medicine)
This new edition presents an evidence-based review of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for adults, with a particular focus on veno-venous (VV) ECMO. Due to the dramatic impact of COVID-19, the number of institutions... read more
Extracorporeal Life Support: The ELSO Red Book, 6th Edition
Written by over two hundred experts from around the world, this new edition is the definitive reference text on Extracorporeal Life Support, providing both the latest evidence and practical advice on how to clinically manage... read more
Neuromonitoring in the Neonatal ECMO Patient
Utilization of extraocorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become increasingly widespread as a bridging therapy for neonates with severe, reversible respiratory or cardiac diseases. While significant risks remain, due... read more
ECMO Retrieval Program Foundation
This book should represent a guideline for launching an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program. It describes in detail particularities and special features of planning, setting up, developing, structuring and... read more
Improving Access to ECMO for OHCA
Mobile teams using transport accessibility frameworks and principles can significantly improve patient access for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) compared to in-hospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation... read more
ECMO During COVID-19 Collaborative Survey
This collaborative survey done by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons/Extracorporeal Life Support Organization highlights several key changes in ECMO utilization and practice in North America: programs performing >20 VV ECMO... read more
