Tag: ECMO
Updated Systematic Review on Remdesivir’s Safety and Efficacy in COVID-19 Patients
Remdesivir, an antiviral medication, may benefit patients who are infected with mild or moderate forms of COVID-19 infection. Several research findings have suggested the safety and efficacy of remdesivir for a five- to 10-day... read more
VA-ECMO in High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism
High-risk Pulmonary Embolism (PE) has an ominous prognosis and requires emergent reperfusion therapy, primarily systemic thrombolysis (ST). In deteriorating patients or with contraindications to ST, Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal... read more
Verticalization Therapy for ARDS Patients Receiving VV-ECMO
Persistent hypoxemia during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for supporting acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients is a clinical challenge for intensive care medical providers. Prone... read more
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
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
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
Time from Infiltrate on Chest Radiograph to VV ECMO in COVID-19 Affects Mortality
Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) has been used to treat severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) acute respiratory distress syndrome; however, patient selection criteria have evolved throughout the... read more
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Adults
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
Bleeding and Thrombotic Events in Patients with Severe COVID‑19 on ECMO
In a nationwide cohort of COVID‑19 patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), bleeding incidence was high and associated with mortality. Intracranial hemorrhage incidence was higher than reported... read more
Arterial Carbon Dioxide and Acute Brain Injury in VA-ECMO
Acute brain injury (ABI) occurs frequently in patients receiving venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). We examined the association between peri-cannulation arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2) and... read more
Setting up a Rescue ECLS Program
Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is a high-risk, lifesaving medical treatment that is typically limited to centers that can support a comprehensive ECLS program. Rescue programs can bridge the gap in care between ECLS centers... read more
Principles of Critical Care
Quickly and accurately diagnose and treat the critically ill patient with guidance from the field's definitive text. Considered the field's definitive text, Principles of Critical Care offers unmatched coverage of the diagnosis... read more
Use of ECMO in Acutely Poisoned Pediatric Patients in US
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) may improve the hemodynamic and metabolic status of poisoned pediatric patients. Persistent hypotension, acidemia/acidosis, and elevated Pao2 after 24 hours of ECMO were associated... read more
