ECMOSARS registry data was used to describe the characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 patients undergoing either veno-arterial (VA) or veno-arterial venous (VAV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
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Extracorporeal circulation
Veno-Arterial ECMO for Circulatory Failure in COVID-19 Patients: Insights from the ECMOSARS Registry
November 16, 2023
November 6, 2023
An elegant and surprisingly easily read cohort study of mechanical destruction of platelets in ECMO circuits that parallels what we already know in pumps for full cardiopulmonary bypass. The authors propose a biomarker as a target for thrombotic modulation .
July 17, 2023
Do you have unanswered questions or underlying concerns regarding the discussion that took place during the ASAIO Journal and CTSNet webinar, “Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR): Building the Team for Success”? We’ve got you covered! For a total of 15 questions asked by the live audience, please refer to the below questions and answers that came up during the ASAIO Webinar, edited for length and clarity.
July 14, 2023
The ASAIO Journal joined CTSNet in broadcasting a webinar on the developing cardiac care topic, “Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR): Building the Team for Success.” Helmed by ASAIO editor in chief Mark S. Slaughter, the webinar explored this CPR method with the expert perspectives of panelists Jeffrey E. Keenan, Brittany A. Zwischenberger, and Jason W. Smith.
June 12, 2023
This video shows a quick, safe, and reproducible technique for percutaneous SVC cannulation without using dilators, and decannulation without using manual compression.
May 2, 2023
An interview with the winner of the 2022 Resident Video Competition.
May 2, 2023
This is the winning video in the 8th Annual Resident Video Competition.
January 20, 2023
Researchers conducted a literature analysis to weigh the benefits and risks of using Impella versus ECMO for use in cases of cardiogenic shock.
March 9, 2022
This stepwise video guide demonstrates the standard direct aortic and venous cannulation technique that was developed based on evidence-based guidelines for the use of cardiopulmonary bypass.
January 21, 2022
An editorial with some interest for the cardiothoracic surgeon, in particular the awareness of changes in the right vantricle during ECMO support , mostly drawn from the recent Covid experiences, and with a useful paragraph on veno-pulmonary arterial ECMO, discussing the uncoupling of RV and PA.