The development of extracorporeal life support technology has added a new dimension to
the care of critically ill patients who fail conventional treatment options. Extracorporeal …

Acute kidney injury is a common complication in patients receiving extracorporeal
membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The underlying mechanisms are multifactorial including …

In 2012, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) published a guideline on the
classification and management of acute kidney injury (AKI). The guideline was derived from …

The complex nature of single organ failure potentially leading to multiple organ dysfunction
syndrome (MODS) in critically ill patients necessitates integrated supportive therapy. Rather …

With the exponential surge in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
worldwide, the resources needed to provide continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) …

Background: Blood product administration plays a major role in the management of patients
treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and may be a contributor to …

Systemic infusion of unfractionated heparin (UFH) is the standard anticoagulation technique
for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) during extracorporeal membrane …

In vitro hemolysis testing is commonly used to determine hemocompatibility of
ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). However, poor reproducibility remains a …

Metabolic disorders and fluid overload are indications of continuous renal replacement
therapy (CRRT) including continuous venovenous hemofiltration in patients on …

Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a vital technique for severe
respiratory or heart failure patients. Bleeding and thrombotic events are common during …