Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2020
Observational StudyPrognostic factors for heart recovery in adult patients with acute fulminant myocarditis and cardiogenic shock supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an effective support method for acute fulminant myocarditis (AFM) with cardiogenic shock. However, deciding whether to bridge to a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) or to maintain ECMO support until heart recovery is still controversial. ⋯ High CK-MB levels and VT/VF/asystole in patients with AFM are associated with poor heart recovery. Early IVIG use shows a potentially protective effect.
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2020
Observational StudyBridging INTERMACS 1 patients from VA-ECMO to LVAD via Impella 5.0: De-escalate and ambulate.
Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) stabilizes patients in refractory cardiogenic shock. However, ECMO-related complications strongly affect the outcome, especially if a long-term LVAD is needed. ⋯ Early weaning from VA-ECMO with Impella 5.0 as a bridge to LVAD is a safe and effective strategy in management of INTERMACS 1 patients. This approach minimizes ECMO-related complications and allows patient mobilization and right ventricular function optimization before LVAD implantation.
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2020
Switching to Impella 5.0 decreases need for transfusion in patients undergoing temporary mechanical circulatory support.
Various options of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) exist for the treatment of cardiogenic shock, however, all forms of tMCS carry a risk of complications. The aim of this study was to compare bleeding complications and thromboembolic events under extracorporeal life support + Impella 2.5/CP (ECMELLA) and isolated Impella 5.0 therapy in the same patient cohort. ⋯ The need for transfusions is significantly lower in the phase of Impella 5.0 therapy compared to the initial phase on ECMELLA. Therefore, we recommend replacing ECMELLA by an Impella 5.0 device early, if possible.
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2020
ReviewBarriers to and facilitators for the use of augmentative and alternative communication and voice restorative strategies for adults with an advanced airway in the intensive care unit: A scoping review.
To identify barriers and facilitators for the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and voice restorative strategies for adult patients with an advanced airway in the intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ Identified barriers (skills, environment, resources, emotions) and facilitators (reinforcement, resources, roles) to ICU communication strategy use in the literature may be modified through formal training and role support.