International Perfusion Association

Day: September 1, 2024

Brain ECMO

Brain Death Donors on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support

This study examines 15 brain death donors on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, admitted to a specialized intensive care unit between 2018 and 2023. The study evaluates the effect of a strict hemodynamic monitoring schedule during a 6-hour observation period on the utilization rate of organs. Results show an increase in utilization rates from 78% to 88% with no significant differences in donor characteristics or hemodynamic data between periods. Most donors required multiple vasoactive drugs to maintain adequate perfusion.

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Risk Factors for Mortality in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

This study retrospectively analyzes the clinical data of 199 patients who received extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support from 2013 to 2023, revealing a mortality rate of 76.38%. The study identifies continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) implantation and age as independent risk factors for mortality in ECMO patients. Additionally, in those receiving combined CRRT and ECMO, the absence of congenital heart disease and a lack of surgical history are also significant mortality risk factors.

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