Immediate Clinical Complications of Membrane Changes in VV-ECMO Patients
This detailed study: “Immediate Clinical Complications Occurring During Membrane Change in Patients on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation” by Masi Paul et al. from ASAIO Journal, examines the clinical outcomes associated with membrane changes in patients treated with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The primary aim was to evaluate…
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Predicting Pulmonary Edema Risks in Cardiac Surgery: The Role of Lung Compliance and Airway Resistance
The article: “Predictive value of respiratory mechanics for the risk of unilateral pulmonary edema following minimally invasive cardiac surgery: An observational study” by Qiaolian Fan, published in Medicine, investigates the predictive value of static lung compliance (SLC) and airway resistance (AR) for anticipating unilateral pulmonary edema (UPE) in patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS)….
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Cholesterol: A New Indicator of Survival in VA ECMO Patients with Cardiogenic Shock
A recent study by Maarten de Haan and colleagues, published in Perfusion, investigated the potential of cholesterol levels as a prognostic marker for intensive care unit (ICU) survival in patients suffering from cardiogenic shock and treated with Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA ECMO). This life-saving technique is often used as a bridge to recovery, heart…
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TA-NRP, It Is Not All About the Heart
A 2025 study published in JAMA Network Open by Alderete et al.examined the effects of thoracoabdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) on lung transplant outcomes in donation after circulatory death (DCD). TA-NRP is a technique used to restore circulation to thoracic and abdominal organs after the declaration of death, aimed at improving organ preservation and viability….
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Nutritional Care in Pediatric ECMO: Toward a Personalized and Evidence-Based Approach
A recent comprehensive review published in Nutrients by Marwa Mansour and colleagues explores nutritional support’s essential yet often overlooked role in pediatric patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This population is particularly vulnerable to malnutrition, which is frequently observed and strongly linked to increased morbidity and mortality. Nutritional management in pediatric ECMO remains inconsistent and…
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Reevaluating the Role of P-Terminal Force in Predicting New Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After On-Pump Cardiac Surgery
In the detailed study by Mirjana Gander et al., published in the Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, the relationship between new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and the p-terminal force in lead V1 (PTFV1) following on-pump cardiac surgeries is examined. POAF is a significant postoperative complication that heightens both morbidity and mortality rates in patients…
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ECMO with ProtekDuo Cannula as a Bridge to Lung Transplantation: a Single-Center Case Series
The article by Yuriy Stukov et al., published in the Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, comprehensively reviews the use of the ProtekDuo cannula in Venopulmonary (VP) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplantation. The study is a retrospective case series from a single center, focusing on the efficacy of VP ECMO in managing…
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The Predictive Value of Biomarkers in Aortic Dissection
The review article by Abanob G. Hanna, published in the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, delves into the prognostic value of various preoperative biomarkers in patients undergoing surgical repair of the thoracic and abdominal aorta. The study aims to improve the process of selecting surgical candidates by identifying reliable biomarkers that can accurately predict surgical outcomes….
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Microvascular Dysfunction Following Cardioplegic Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Bypass: The Role of Diabetes and Hypertension
This newsletter offers a comprehensive summary of a detailed review article: “Microvascular Dysfunction Following Cardioplegic Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Impacts of Diabetes and Hypertension,” authored by Meghamsh Kanuparthy et al., published in the Biomedicines (MDPI), which investigates the severe impacts of diabetes and hypertension on microvascular dysfunction following cardioplegic arrest and cardiopulmonary bypass (CP/CPB) in…
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Outcomes in VA-ECMO: Insights from ICU Scoring System Analysis
The study “Comparison of Four Intensive Care Scores in Prediction of Outcome after Veno-Arterial ECMO: A Single-Center Retrospective Study,” led by Suraj Sudarsanan and colleagues, was published in the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. This research evaluated the effectiveness of four scoring systems, APACHE-II, SOFA, CASUS, and SAVE, in predicting mortality among patients undergoing…
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The Role of Thoracoabdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion in Enhancing DCD Transplants
The article: “Thoracoabdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion It Is Not All About the Heart” by Gabriel C. Oniscu discusses the advancements and ongoing debates surrounding thoracoabdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) in the context of donation after circulatory death (DCD). The article highlights how TA-NRP and the alternative technique of direct procurement have significantly improved the utilization…
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Evaluating Cannula Performance in Pediatric ECMO: Pulsatile vs. Non-Pulsatile Flow Insights
In their study published in Artificial Organs: “Evaluation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenator cannulae in pulsatile and non-pulsatile pediatric mock circuits,” Lorenzo Ferrari and colleagues evaluated the hemodynamic performance of arterial and venous cannulae in a simulated pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit, comparing pulsatile and non-pulsatile flow conditions to determine which approach more accurately replicates…
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