Background: Persistent low-level hemolysis (LLH) during continuous-flow mechanical
circulatory support is associated with subsequent thrombosis. Free hemoglobin from …

Background Transfusion of red blood cell (RBC) concentrates is a common procedure to
restore blood volume and tissue oxygen delivery in patients with trauma. Although RBC …

Objectives Quantitative measurement of plasma free hemoglobin (fHb) concentrations is
essential for monitoring pediatric ECMO patients, since hemolysis has a great impact on the …

OBJECTIVES: To determine potential risk factors for severe hemolysis during pediatric
cardiopulmonary bypass and examine whether supraphysiologic levels of oxygen and …

The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with acute kidney
injury (AKI) in thoracic organ transplantation. However, multiple other factors contribute to …

Short-term percutaneous mechanical circulatory support by a micro-axial flow pump is
increasingly used to support the left ventricle in cardiogenic shock. After a correct indication …

Background: Renal failure is a common occurrence in patients with refractory cardiogenic
shock including those supported with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation …

Hematological analysis is essential for patients who are supported by a mechanical
circulatory support (MCS). The laboratory methods used to analyze blood components are …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides pulmonary and/or cardiac support
for critically ill patients. Due to their diseases, they are at high risk of developing acute …

The right atrium (RA) combines the superior vena cava (SVC) and inferior vena cava (IVC)
flows. Treatments like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and hemodialysis by …