Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(22), P. 6822 - 6822
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Objective:
Massive
pulmonary
embolism
(PE)
remains
a
life-threatening
condition,
often
leading
to
acute
respiratory
and
cardiac
failure.
This
study
evaluates
the
role
of
extracorporeal
membrane
oxygenation
(ECMO)
as
supportive
treatment
for
high-risk
patients
undergoing
surgical
embolectomy
or
catheter-based
thrombectomy.
Methods:
Between
January
2018
December
2023,
27
with
massive
PE
were
treated
at
our
center.
Surgical
(n
=
7)
thrombectomy
5)
performed,
ECMO
support
(veno-arterial
[VA]
veno-arterial-venous
[VAV])
initiated
preoperatively,
intraoperatively,
postoperatively,
based
on
hemodynamic
instability.
was
used
bridge
recovery,
outcomes
assessed
in
terms
mortality,
stabilization,
recovery.
Results:
Of
patients,
20
supported
ECMO,
7
requiring
VA-ECMO
intraoperatively
due
difficulties
weaning
from
cardiopulmonary
bypass
(CPB).
Nine
later
transitioned
VAV-ECMO
Harlequin
syndrome
persistent
The
in-hospital
mortality
rate
18.5%
5),
survivors
showing
significant
improvements
biochemical
parameters
post-ECMO,
including
reduced
lactate
levels,
improved
right
ventricular
function,
stabilization
mean
arterial
pressure.
follow-up
time
10.2
±
3.9
months,
no
late
deaths
complications
observed.
Conclusions:
provides
effective
life
who
are
It
stabilizes
hemodynamics,
improves
facilitates
recovery
critically
ill
patients.
Further
research
is
needed
refine
patient
selection,
optimize
timing,
assess
long-term
determine
its
definitive
management
PE.
Critical Care,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(1)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Molecular
oxygen
is
typically
delivered
to
patients
via
inhalation
or
extracorporeal
membrane
oxygenation
(ECMO),
potentially
resulting
in
systemic
hyperoxia
from
liberal
localized
the
lower
body
peripheral
venoarterial
(VA)
ECMO.
Consequently,
this
exposes
gastrointestinal
tract
excessive
levels.
Hyperoxia
can
trigger
organ
damage
due
overproduction
of
reactive
species
and
associated
with
increased
mortality.
The
gut
microbiome
play
pivotal
roles
critical
illnesses
even
small
variations
levels
have
a
dramatic
influence
on
physiology
ecology
microbes.
Here,
we
reviewed
emerging
preclinical
evidence
which
highlights
how
inhaled
provoke
diffuse
villous
damage,
barrier
dysfunction
gut,
dysbiosis.
hallmark
dysbiosis
includes
expansion
oxygen-tolerant
pathogens
(e.g.,
Enterobacteriaceae
)
depletion
beneficial
oxygen-intolerant
microbes
Muribaculaceae
).
Furthermore,
discussed
potential
impact
various
underlying
involving
inspiratory
VA-ECMO.
Currently,
available
findings
area
are
somewhat
controversial,
consensus
has
not
yet
be
reached.
It
appears
that
targeting
near-physiological
may
offer
means
avoid
hyperoxia-induced
injury
hypoxia-induced
mesenteric
ischemia.
However,
optimal
target
vary
depending
special
clinical
conditions,
including
acute
hypoxia
adults
neonates,
as
well
particular
undergoing
surgery
VA-ECMO
support.
Last,
outlined
current
challenges
need
for
future
studies
area.
Insights
into
vital
ongoing
research
assist
clinicians
optimizing
critically
ill
patients.
Intensive Care Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
50(9), P. 1470 - 1483
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Patients
receiving
venoarterial
extracorporeal
membrane
oxygenation
(VA-ECMO)
frequently
develop
arterial
hyperoxaemia,
which
may
be
harmful.
However,
lower
oxygen
saturation
targets
also
lead
to
harmful
episodes
of
hypoxaemia.
In
this
registry-embedded,
multicentre
trial,
we
randomly
assigned
adult
patients
VA-ECMO
in
an
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
either
a
conservative
(target
SaO2
92–96%)
or
liberal
strategy
97–100%)
through
controlled
administration
via
the
ventilator
and
ECMO
gas
blender.
The
primary
outcome
was
number
ICU-free
days
day
28.
Secondary
outcomes
included
60,
mortality,
ventilation
duration,
ICU
hospital
lengths
stay,
functional
at
6
months.
From
September
2019
June
2023,
934
who
received
were
reported
EXCEL
registry,
whom
300
(192
cardiogenic
shock,
108
refractory
cardiac
arrest)
recruited.
We
randomised
149
151
strategy.
median
28
similar
both
groups
(conservative:
0
[interquartile
range
(IQR)
0–13.7]
versus
liberal:
[IQR
0–13.7],
treatment
effect:
[95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
–
3.1
3.1]).
Mortality
(59/159
[39.6%]
vs
59/151
[39.1%])
60
(64/149
[43%]
62/151
[41.1%]
groups,
as
all
other
secondary
adverse
events.
group
experienced
44
(29.5%)
major
protocol
deviations
compared
2
(1.3%)
(P
<
0.001).
adults
ICU,
strategy,
did
not
affect
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 1498 - 1498
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Background:
Cardiogenic
shock
(CS)
frequently
leads
to
multiorgan
failure,
often
necessitating
continuous
renal
replacement
therapy
(CRRT)
or
extracorporeal
membrane
oxygenation
(ECMO).
We
evaluated
the
association
between
CRRT,
ECMO,
and
its
prognostic
implication
in
patients
with
CS.
Methods:
A
total
of
1247
CS
were
enrolled
from
RESCUE
(Retrospective
Prospective
Observational
Study
Investigate
Clinical
Outcomes
Efficacy
Left
Ventricular
Assist
Device
for
Korean
Patients
Shock)
registry
January
2014
December
2018.
The
primary
outcomes,
including
72
h
30-day
all-cause
mortality
rates,
analyzed
relation
use
ECMO
CRRT
among
patients.
Results:
Among
751
non-ECMO
patients,
90
(12%)
underwent
while
496
195
(39.3%)
CRRT.
Overall,
was
associated
higher
mortality.
However,
linked
lower
(19.6%
versus
12.3%;
p
=
0.045).
Multivariate
analysis
showed
that
reduced
(hazard
ratio:
0.44;
95%
confidence
interval:
0.21–0.91;
0.027).
Independent
predictors
included
an
estimated
GFR
<
44
mL/min/1.73
m2,
mechanical
ventilation,
use,
IABP
increased
lactate.
Conclusions:
receiving
had
Nonetheless,
administration
more
common
potentially
improving
early
in-hospital
clinical
outcomes.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 868 - 868
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Background:
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
is
the
etiology
of
acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS).
Extracorporeal
membrane
oxygenation
(ECMO)
used
to
support
gas
exchange
in
patients
who
have
failed
conventional
mechanical
ventilation.
However,
there
no
clear
consensus
on
timing
ECMO
use
severe
COVID-19
patients.
Objective:
The
aim
this
study
compare
differences
pre-ECMO
time
and
duration
between
survivors
non-survivors
explore
association
them.
Methods:
PubMed,
Cochrane
Library,
Embase,
other
sources
were
searched
until
21
October
2022.
Studies
reporting
relationship
ECMO-related
survival
included.
All
available
data
pooled
using
random-effects
methods.
Linear
regression
analysis
was
determine
correlation
duration.
meta-analysis
registered
with
PROSPERO
under
registration
number
CRD42023403236.
Results:
Out
initial
2473
citations,
we
analyzed
318
full-text
articles,
54
studies
included,
involving
13,691
There
significant
from
diagnosis
(standardized
mean
difference
(SMD)
=
−0.41,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
[−0.53,
−0.29],
p
<
0.00001),
hospital
(SMD
−0.53,
CI:
[−0.97,
−0.09],
0.02)
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
admission
−0.28,
[−0.49,
−0.08],
0.007),
intubation
or
ventilation
−0.21,
[−0.32,
0.0003)
−0.18,
[−0.30,
−0.06],
0.003).
statistical
a
longer
symptom
onset
(hazard
ratio
(HR)
1.05,
[0.99,
1.12],
0.11)
(MV)
risk
mortality
(highest
vs.
lowest
groups
odds
(OR)
1.18,
[0.78,
1.78],
0.42;
per
one-day
increase
OR
1.14,
[0.86,
1.52],
0.36;
HR
0.99,
[0.95,
1.02],
0.39).
linear
Conclusion:
are
non-survivors,
insufficient
evidence
conclude
that
responsible
for
reduced
differed
does
not
an
impact
Further
needed
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 28, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
high
mortality
and
medical
costs
of
sepsis
have
resulted
in
a
significant
consumption
resources,
improving
the
diagnosis
treatment
strategies
for
disease
has
always
been
hot
area.
Studies
indicated
that
clinical
outcomes
patients
with
hyperoxaemia
after
surgery
improved,
but
they
are
still
limited
to
observational
studies
small
samples.
aim
this
study
is
examine
suitable
range
oxygen
partial
pressure
post-surgery
its
correlation
prognosis.
Methods
We
extracted
data
from
adult
who
met
diagnostic
criteria
Medical
Information
Mart
Intensive
Care
(MIMIC)-IV
database.
By
retrieving
patient's
surgical
information
time,
we
obtained
on
developed
undergoing
surgery.Firstly,
categorized
into
control
group
(PaO2
≤
100mmHg)
hyperoxemia
>
based
their
levels.
preliminarily
evaluated
information,
scores,
laboratory
parameters
two
groups
patients.
primary
outcome
set
was
90-day
rate
ICU
admission,
secondary
included
1-year
rate,
length
stay,
hospital
incidence
duration
invasive
ventilation.
Subsequently,
conducted
restricted
cubic
spline
analysis
patients'
re-categorized
levels
48
hours
into:
normal
128.7mmHg),
mild
(128.7mmHg
<
PaO2
162.1mmHg),
severe
≥
162.1mmHg)
results
analysis.
re-evaluated
grouping,
then
Kaplan-Meier
analysis,
univariate
multivariate
regression
rate.
Finally,
subgroup
meaningful
variables
plotted
forest
plot.
Results
A
total
1220
were
study.
Compared
group,
hyperxemia
typically
younger,
had
lower
scores
within
24
received
more
aggressive
treatment.
proportion
high-flow
therapy
tracheostomy
relatively
low.
Data,
grouping
by
patients,
showed
similar
results.
Meanwhile,
complications
acute
respiratory
failure
kidney
injury
lower.
In
final
logistic
model,
grouped
(OR:0.54,
95%CI
0.34–0.86,
P
=
0.010)
than
did
not
show
statistical
value
(OR:0.60,
0.30–1.20,
0.147).
After
plotting
survival
curve
28-day,
90-day,
180-day,
365-day
rates,
it
found
long-term
higher,
which
statistically
significant.
Conclusion
occurrence
post-surgical
associated
reduction
mortality.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Background
Oxygen
therapy
is
a
cornerstone
treatment
of
critically
ill
patients
in
the
intensive
care
unit
(ICU).
Whether
lower
oxygenation
brings
superior
survival
outcomes
to
higher
unknown.
Methods
We
will
search
electronic
databases:
PubMed,
Embase,
Web
Science,
Cochrane
Central
Register
Controlled
Trials
(CENTRAL),
International
Clinical
Registry
Platform
(ICTRP),
and
ClinicalTrials.gov
from
inception
1
January
2024.
Two
authors
independently
screen
for
all
eligible
clinical
studies.
Emails
be
sent
individual
participant
data.
The
statistical
analyses
conducted
using
STATA
15.0
software.
Results
evaluate
efficacy
compared
with
based
on
Conclusion
This
study
offer
evidence
oxygen
ICU
patients.