Interest in the use of mechanical circulatory support for patients presenting with cardiogenic
shock is growing rapidly. The Impella (Abiomed Inc), a microaxial, continuous-flow, short …

This ISTH “State of the Art” review aims to critically evaluate the hematologic considerations
and complications in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). ECMO is …

Venovenous and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are lifesaving
supports that are more and more frequently used in critically ill patients. Despite of major …

Objectives: To determine whether mortality differs between roller and centrifugal pumps
used during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in infants weighing less than 10 kg …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a valuable modality used to support
neonates, children, and adults with cardiorespiratory failure refractory to conventional …

Neonatal extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has enjoyed a long history of successful patient
support for both cardiac and respiratory failure. The small size of this patient population has …

Oxidative stress is a frequent condition in critically ill patients, especially if exposed to
extracorporeal circulation, and it is associated with worse outcomes and increased mortality …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an invaluable means of supporting
critically ill children with refractory respiratory or cardiac failure. Controversy remains; …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving support for cardio-respiratory
function. Over the last 50 years, the extracorporeal field has faced huge technological …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be lifesaving but suffers from high rates
of bleeding and repeated transfusions. Current monitoring of blood cell damage during …