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Introduction to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Critical Care Clinics, 2017
Renewed interest in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support of critically ill patients has led to a large expansion of its use across the world. This article reviews the long history of ECMO and introduces the early pioneers. The idea of team planning and team work is introduced in this article.
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pregnancy

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2006
Safety and efficacy of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in pregnancy is unknown.A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 23 weeks of gestation presented with acute respiratory distress syndrome unresponsive to conventional mechanical ventilation. Early initiation of ECMO therapy along with protective mechanical ventilation strategy resulted in an ...
Jennifer A, Cunningham, Patricia C, Devine, Sanja, Jelic   +2 more
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in ARDS

Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 2019
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a key tool in the management of cardiac and/or respiratory failure refractory to conventional management. Although ECMO has multiple indications, it has been widely studied for the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome in adults.
Mouhib, Naddour, Mehboob, Kalani, Obaid, Ashraf, Kaushal, Patel, Omer, Bajwa, Tariq, Cheema   +5 more
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Update on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, 2004
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) consists of the application of intermediate-term cardiopulmonary bypass for the treatment of potentially reversible heart and/or lung failure in the neonate, child, and adult. Applications in the neonate include congenital diaphragmatic hernia, pulmonary hypertension, meconium aspiration syndrome, and pre- and
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Trials

Pediatrics, 1990
The randomized trial reported by O'Rourke and coworkers1 (they call it a randomized study but why not call it what it is?) provides insight into the dilemma faced when trying to evaluate a therapy believed, rightly or wrongly, to be efficacious. The fact that extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the ...
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Mobile Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 1995
Mobile extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is being offered by select ECMO centers in the United States. Mobile ECMO can be performed for the critically ill patient who is unable to be transported by conventional ambulance transport. This article discusses the logistics and safety considerations associated with mobile ECMO.
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Bivalirudin in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Abstract: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a mechanical support treatment modality used in patients with refractory cardiac and/or pulmonary failure. Bleeding and thrombotic complications associated with ECMO are inherent concerns that require careful management.
Sabrina, Dunham, Patrick M, Wieruszewski, James E, Gerrald   +2 more
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Obesity and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Respiratory Care
Obesity is increasing in prevalence worldwide and carries a theoretical increased risk of morbidity and mortality in critical illness, including hypercoagulability, thrombosis, and renal dysfunction. Obesity has historically been considered a relative contraindication to candidacy for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); however, recent research
Dana E, Coccola, Kenneth E, Remy, Ira M, Cheifetz   +2 more
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Perfusion, 1999
R K, Firmin, H M, Killer
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Role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

The Lancet, 1996
R K, Firmin, G J, Peek, A W, Sosnowski
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