Factors Associated With 30 Day Survival in Adults With Influenza Infection Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to influenza in adults is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a supportive alternative for severe and refractory cases. This study aimed to perform a hospital-based case-control study between February 2018 and February 2020 for determining the factors associated with 30 day survival in adults with severe ARDS caused by influenza infection who are provided ECMO support.

Real-time ultrasound-guided thoracentesis in the intensive care unit: prevalence of mechanical complications.

Background: The use of thoracic ultrasound during thoracentesis reduces complications. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of complications for real-time ultrasound-guided thoracentesis performed by intensivists. As a secondary objective, the change in oxygenation before and after the procedure was evaluated.

Ultrasound-guided insertion of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in intensive care: description of the technique.

Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (IAoBC) is a mechanical circulatory support device that has been used for more than 50 years, mainly for cardiogenic shock. Although its effect on mortality is controversial, IAoBC is still used in a wide variety of pre- and postoperative clinical settings in cardiac surgery centers. IAoBC has a complication rate of approximately 30%, mostly associated with problems during insertion and malpositioning.