Feasibility of the area reduction post-closure technique for bedside weaning of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the area reduction post-closure technique for bedside weaning of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO).

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted from December 2022 to November 2023, analyzing data from patients who underwent V-A ECMO weaning at our center. The area reduction post-closure technique, utilizing two ProGlide devices (Abbott Vascular, Santa Clara, CA), was adopted as a standard practice. The technical success was defined as achieving complete hemostasis without a bailout open repair. The complications associated with access included hemorrhagic events, pseudoaneurysm formation, limb ischemia, distal embolization, and wound infections.

Results

A total of 18 patients were included. Th

SUBMITTER: Xu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11774842 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature