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This article presents a novel bedside method for repositioning a migrated Avalon ECMO cannula in an infant. The Avalon Elite bi-caval dual lumen catheter,
This article serves as a primer on mechanical life support therapies, focusing on nonrenal extracorporeal life support for cardiac and pulmonary functions. It targets
This prospective observational study at an Italian University Hospital assessed the long-term outcomes of 33 patients treated with VV-ECMO for severe respiratory failure, from
This study investigates the impact of using fluoroscopy during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest on vascular complications. Comparing procedures performed
The ProtekDuo cannula is a dual-lumen device used for right ventricular (RV) mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support when connected
This simple review details the evolution of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) as a crucial life-support intervention in critical care, highlighting its history, technological advancements,
This study investigated propofol adsorption in ex vivo ECMO circuits, finding that direct dosing with propofol, both as a bolus and continuous infusion, can
Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) offers crucial support for severe cardiogenic shock and OHCA patients, with studies suggesting improved outcomes, especially using extracorporeal cardiopulmonary
This study analyzed adult patients with cardiogenic shock receiving venoarterial ECMO, using data from the ELSO registry between 2009 and 2019. It found that
This retrospective cohort study compared unilateral and bilateral femoral cannulation strategies for peripheral venoarterial ECMO and found no significant difference in overall limb ischemia
In a study comparing the effectiveness of Impella and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock requiring veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, a study compared clinical outcomes of patients on ECMO support using polypropylene (PP) oxygenation membranes versus poly-methylpentene (PMP) membranes. It
