Click here to access the article. Abstract: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a type of circulatory life support for patients with severe lung failure. The use of ECMO has increased...

Click here to access the article. Background: Thrombosis within extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits is a common complication that dominates clinical management of patients...

Click here to access the article. Background and objectives: Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO) provides respiratory support to patients with severe lung disease failing...

Click here to access the article. Purpose: Nowadays, it is largely accepted that albumin should not be used in hypoalbuminemia or for nutritional purpose. The most discussed indication of...

Click here to access the article. Excerpt: Returning blood from ECMO circuits during decannulation is an important process to prevent unnecessary blood transfusions and their associated costs...

Position Title: Cardiovascular Perfusionist Location: Orlando, FL Description Perfusion Associates of Central Florida (PACF) is seeking bright and talented perfusionists to become a part...

Click here to access the article. Summary: In rural settings worldwide, many people live in effective blood deserts without access to any blood transfusion. The traditional system of blood...

Click here to access the article. Purpose of review: The worldwide leading cause of maternal death is severe maternal hemorrhage. Maternal hemorrhage can be profound leading to an entire loss...

Click here to access the article. Excerpt: Since the risk factors for heparin resistance (HR) before cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) have not been fully clarified, this study investigated the...