Predictors of brain infarction in adult patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an observational cohort study

Iacobelli, Riccardo; Fletcher‐Sandersjöö, Alexander; Lindblad, Caroline; Keselman, Boris; Thelin, Eric Peter; Broman, Lars

doi:10.1038/s41598-021-83157-5

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“…There was no difference in survival with regards to timing of cranial imaging and there were only two ICH events (one major) detected on cranial imaging performed within the first 24 hours after cannulation. Our rate of 52% patients who had any cranial imaging is comparable to standard of care in other centers ( 42 ). To our knowledge, no studies comparing different cranial imaging strategies to detect cerebral insults in venovenous ECMO have been reported so far.…”

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confidence: 76%

Intracranial Hemorrhages on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Differences Between COVID-19 and Other Viral Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Seeliger

Doebler²,

Hofmaenner³

et al. 2022

Critical Care Medicine

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OBJECTIVES: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potentially lifesaving procedure in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to COVID-19. Previous studies have shown a high prevalence of clinically silent cerebral microbleeds in patients with COVID-19. Based on this fact, together with the hemotrauma and the requirement of therapeutic anticoagulation on ECMO support, we hypothesized an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhages (ICHs). We analyzed ICH occurrence rate, circumstances and clinical outcome in patients that received ECMO support due to COVID-19–induced ARDS in comparison to viral non-COVID-19–induced ARDS intracerebral hemorrhage. DESIGN: Multicenter, retrospective analysis between January 2010 and May 2021. SETTING: Three tertiary care ECMO centers in Germany and Switzerland. PATIENTS: Two-hundred ten ARDS patients on ECMO support (COVID-19, n = 142 vs viral non-COVID, n = 68). INTERVENTIONS: None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Evaluation of ICH occurrence rate, parameters of coagulation and anticoagulation strategies, inflammation, and ICU survival. COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 ARDS patients showed comparable disease severity regarding Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, while the oxygenation index before ECMO cannulation was higher in the COVID group (82 vs 65 mm Hg). Overall, ICH of any severity occurred in 29 of 142 COVID-19 patients (20%) versus four of 68 patients in the control ECMO group (6%). Fifteen of those 29 ICH events in the COVID-19 group were classified as major (52%) including nine fatal cases (9/29, 31%). In the control group, there was only one major ICH event (1/4, 25%). The adjusted subhazard ratio for the occurrence of an ICH in the COVID-19 group was 5.82 (97.5% CI, 1.9–17.8; p = 0.002). The overall ICU mortality in the presence of ICH of any severity was 88%. CONCLUSIONS: This retrospective multicenter analysis showed a six-fold increased adjusted risk for ICH and a 3.5-fold increased incidence of ICH in COVID-19 patients on ECMO. Prospective studies are needed to confirm this observation and to determine whether the bleeding risk can be reduced by adjusting anticoagulation strategies.

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confidence: 76%

Intracranial Hemorrhages on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Differences Between COVID-19 and Other Viral Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Seeliger

Doebler²,

Hofmaenner³

et al. 2022

Critical Care Medicine

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“…The reported incidence of BI in previous studies is 4–5% and is associated with lower survival rate in neonatal cohorts 6 , 7 . However, these studies are registry-based, and we hypothesize that the true incidence of BI may in fact be higher, in line with our previous findings in adults treated on ECMO support 8 .…”

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Incidence and predictors of brain infarction in neonatal patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an observational cohort study

Kopfer

Iacobelli²,

Wood³

et al. 2022

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To determine the incidence and identify predictors of brain infarctions (BI) in neonatal patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). We performed a retrospective cohort study at ECMO Centre Karolinska, Stockholm, Sweden. Logistic regression models were used to identify BI predictors. Neonates (age 0–28 days) treated with veno-arterial (VA) or veno-venous (VV) ECMO between 2010 and 2018. The primary outcome was a computed tomography (CT) verified BI diagnosed during ECMO treatment. In total, 223 patients were included, 102 patients (46%) underwent at least one brain CT and 27 patients (12%) were diagnosed with a BI. BI diagnosis was associated with increased 30-day mortality (48% vs. 18%). High pre-ECMO Pediatric Index of Mortality score, sepsis as the indication for ECMO treatment, VA ECMO, conversion between ECMO modes, use of continuous renal replacement therapy, and extracranial thrombosis were identified as independent predictors of BI development. The incidence of BI in neonatal ECMO patients may be higher than previously understood. Risk factor identification may help initiate steps to lower the risk or facilitate earlier diagnosis of BI in neonates undergoing ECMO treatment.

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“…Although thromboembolic complications have decreased in recent years with the introduction of biocompatible materials, they are still common and may have devastating clinical consequences, such as stroke ( 163 , 164 ). In fact, embolic brain infarction has a reported prevalence of 1.7–15% with significant associated morbidity and mortality ( 165 – 168 ). Therefore, regular inspection of the circuit, including all connectors, is of critical importance.…”

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Overview of Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) Support for the Management of Cardiogenic Shock

Tsangaris

Alexy

Kalra

et al. 2021

Front. Cardiovasc. Med.

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Cardiogenic shock accounts for ~100,000 annual hospital admissions in the United States. Despite improvements in medical management strategies, in-hospital mortality remains unacceptably high. Multiple mechanical circulatory support devices have been developed with the aim to provide hemodynamic support and to improve outcomes in this population. Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is the most advanced temporary life support system that is unique in that it provides immediate and complete hemodynamic support as well as concomitant gas exchange. In this review, we discuss the fundamental concepts and hemodynamic aspects of VA-ECMO support in patients with cardiogenic shock of various etiologies. In addition, we review the common indications, contraindications and complications associated with VA-ECMO use.

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Predictors of brain infarction in adult patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an observational cohort study

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Intracranial Hemorrhages on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Differences Between COVID-19 and Other Viral Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Intracranial Hemorrhages on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Differences Between COVID-19 and Other Viral Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Incidence and predictors of brain infarction in neonatal patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an observational cohort study

Overview of Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) Support for the Management of Cardiogenic Shock

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