Evolution of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) technology has added a new dimension to
the intensive care management of acute cardiac and/or respiratory failure in adult patients …

Purpose Limited data on the outcomes of adults with active sepsis undergoing
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) exist. Materials and Methods We analyzed …

Extracorporeal support, in the form of cardiopulmonary bypass, is used frequently in the
operating room for physiologic support during cardiac surgery. However, in patients with …

With growing experience, the indications for salvage extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
continue to expand. We describe a successful application of extracorporeal support in a …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a well-established therapy for patients
experiencing acute severe cardiac and/or respiratory failure. Unfortunately, despite …

Pulmonary infection and respiratory failure are the most common causes of admission to the
intensive care unit (ICU) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients. In our …

Background: ECMO has been successfully used to support patients with trauma-induced
respiratory failure. Here, we present the successful application of ECMO in a patient with life …

I applaud David Platts and colleagues 1 on their comprehensive, timely, and well-written
review outlining the role of echocardiography in the assessment of patients requiring …

New ECMO technology ensures safety in supporting special high-risk populations,
previously excluded due to the fear of complications. In massive pulmonary embolism …

Evolution of extracorporeal and implantable cardiorespiratory mechanical assist devices has
added a new dimension to the management of patients with acute refractory cardiac and/or …