Vascular Complications After Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support: A CT Study.

Objectives: Vascular complications after venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains poorly studied, although they may highly impact patient management after ECMO removal. Our aim was to assess their frequency, predictors, and management.

Design: Retrospective, observational cohort study.

Capillary refill time assessment after fluid challenge in patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A retrospective study.

Background: Monitoring fluid therapy is challenging in patients assisted with Veno-arterial ECMO. The aim of our study was to evaluate the usefulness of capillary refill time to assess the response to fluid challenge in patients assisted with VA-ECMO.

Methods: Retrospective monocentric study in a cardiac surgery ICU.

A new machine learning algorithm to predict veno-arterial ECMO implantation after post-cardiotomy low cardiac output syndrome.

Background: Post-cardiotomy low cardiac output syndrome (PC-LCOS) is a life-threatening complication after cardiac surgery involving a cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Mechanical circulatory support with veno-arterial membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) may be necessary in the case of refractory shock. The objective of the study was to develop a machine-learning algorithm to predict the need for VA-ECMO implantation in patients with PC-LCOS.

Venous or arterial thromboses after venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support: Frequency and risk factors.

Background: Although venous thrombosis after venovenous-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is well described, vascular complications occurring after venoarterial ECMO (VA-ECMO) removal have not yet been thoroughly described. Our aim was to evaluate the frequency of vascular (arterial and venous) complications after VA-ECMO removal and try to identify the risk factors associated with them.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of data prospectively collected in 2 intensive care units was performed.

Prevalence of Complete Airway Closure According to Body Mass Index in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

Background: Complete airway closure during expiration may underestimate alveolar pressure. It has been reported in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), as well as in morbidly obese patients with healthy lungs. The authors hypothesized that complete airway closure was highly prevalent in obese ARDS and influenced the calculation of respiratory mechanics.

Weaning from veno-arterial extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation: which strategy to use?

Refractory cardiogenic shock patients may be rescued by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). After a few days of mechanical assistance, the device can sometimes be successfully removed if the patient has partially or fully recovered from the condition that required the use of ECMO. The percentage of patients with refractory cardiogenic shock who are successfully weaned from ECMO varies from 31% to 76%.