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Introducción. La atresia pulmonar con comunicación interventricular es una cardiopatía compleja que enmarca grandes desafíos en su etapa pre y postquirúrgica; el uso del soporte vital extracorpóreo con membrana de oxigenación restablece la oxigenación y perfusión al organismo para permitir recuperación y complementar estudios. El objetivo de este caso clínico es determinar la atención de enfermería en la fase aguda post quirúrgica. Se expondrá usando el modelo teórico de Dorothea Orem: teorías de déficit de autocuidado y teoría de sistemas. Esta cardiopatía es la forma más severa de la tetralogía de Fallot. Tiene una incidencia del 2% entre todas las cardiopatías. Metodología. Es el caso de una preescolar con atresia pulmonar con comunicación interventricular, se describe los procesos realizados desde el diagnóstico, la intervención percutánea y reparo quirúrgico, así como el manejo de lesión residual en el marco del uso de diferentes tecnologías. Se resalta como elemento clave el uso del soporte con oxigenación con membrana extracorpórea usada como puente a decisión. Resultados. El plan de atención de enfermería en esta fase crítica logró los resultados planteados como la adecuada perfusión y oxigenación, recuperación de la función ventricular, estabilización hemodinámica para para ser llevada al reparo de la lesión residual. Este novedoso soporte fue implementado dos veces durante la misma hospitalización y con resultados exitosos. Conclusiones. Caso de difícil manejo con terapias convencionales, pero con aplicación de una atención integral de enfermería; el uso de tecnología y de diversas especialidades permitió un egreso de la menor sin complicaciones. Introduction. The pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect is a complex heart disseas that possess great challenges in pre and post-surgical stages; the use of vital support extracorporeal with membrane oxygenation restores oxygen and perfusion to the body to allow recovery and complement studies. The objetive of this case report is to determinate the nurse attention in the acute post quirulgical phase. It will be presented using Dorothea Orem’s theoretical model: theories of self-care deficits and systems theory. This heart disease is the most severe form of tetralogy Fallot. It has an incidence of 2% among all heart diseases. Methodology. This is the case of a kindergarten with pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect, the processes carried out from diagnosis, percutaneous intervention and surgical repair are described, as well as the management of residual injury within the framework of the use of different technologies. The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support used as a decision bridge is highlighted as a key element. Results. The nursing care plan in the critical phase achieved the results proposed as adequate perfusion and oxygenation, recovery of the ventricular function, hemodynamic stabilization to be carried out to repair the residual injury. This newfangled support was implemented twice during the same hospitalization with sucessful result. Conclusions. Case report with struggle managment with conventional therapies but with the application of comprehensive nursing care; the use of technology and the work of various specialities allowed the minor to be discharged without complications. Introdução. A atresia pulmonar com comunicação interventricular é uma cardiopatia complexa que apresenta grandes desafios em sua fase pré e pós-cirúrgica. O uso de suporte de vida extracorpóreo com membrana de oxigenação restaura a oxigenação e a perfusão do corpo para permitir a recuperação e complementar os estudos. O objetivo deste caso clínico é determinar os cuidados de enfermagem na fase aguda pós-cirúrgica. Será apresentado utilizando o modelo teórico de Dorothea Orem: teorias do déficit de autocuidado e teoria de sistemas. Esta doença cardíaca é a forma mais grave de tetralogia de Fallot. Tem uma incidência de 2% entre todas as doenças cardíacas. Metodologia. É o caso de uma criança em idade pré-escolar com atresia pulmonar com comunicação interventricular, são descritos os processos realizados desde o diagnóstico, intervenção percutânea e reparação cirúrgica, bem como o manejo da lesão residual no âmbito da utilização de diferentes tecnologias. Destaca-se, como elemento-chave, a utilização de suporte com oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea como ponte para a decisão. Resultados. O plano de cuidados de enfermagem nesta fase crítica alcançou os resultados propostos como perfusão e oxigenação adequadas, recuperação da função ventricular, estabilização hemodinâmica a ser realizada para o reparo da lesão residual. Este novo suporte foi implementado duas vezes durante a mesma hospitalização e com resultados bem-sucedidos. Conclusões. Caso de difícil manejo com terapias convencionais, mas com aplicação de cuidados integrais de enfermagem, o uso da tecnologia e de diversas especialidades permitiu que a criança recebesse alta sem complicações.

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Nutritional support in adult patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy is controversial. Althou-gh there are guidelines for the NS (Nutritional support) in pediatric patients with ECMO, in adults these guidelines are not available for the use, type, route and timing of nutritional therapy. In critically ill patients it is well known that early enteral nutrition is beneficial, however there is the possibility that in patients with ECMO early enteral nutrition leads to gastrointes-tinal complications. Likewise, there have not been established caloric targets, proteins and doses or types of micronutrients to use for this specific population being a challenge for the clinician. In addition, patients with ECMO are some of the most seriously ill in intensive care units, where malnutrition is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Regarding the use of parenteral nutrition (NP) it has not been described if it implies a risk of circuit failure at the time of introducing lipids to the oxygenator. Therefore, a correct evaluation and specific nutritional intervention by experts in the field is imperative to impro-ve the prognosis and quality of life in this population, which is a primary goal in the care of adult patients receiving extracor-poreal membrane oxygen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Resumen: El shock cardiogénico (SC) es un proceso patológico multifactorial con alta morbimortalidad. Cuando ocurre en relación con el entorno perioperatorio de cirugía cardiovascular, elementos como causa de la cirugía (preoperatorio), procedimiento realizado (intraoperatorio), eventos anestésicos y fenómenos fisiopatológicos postquirúrgicos precoces y tardíos (postoperatorio) pueden afectar negativamente los resultados del paciente. En este contexto, y como consecuencia de la gran heterogeneidad de fenómenos fisiopatológicos relacionados a una causa única o múltiples del shock cardiogénico (pre, intra y postoperatorio), es imprescindible un enfoque multidisciplinario que abarque todos los aspectos de la clínica del paciente para decidir el tratamiento más adecuado para cada escenario que evalúelos riesgos de cada tratamiento y proyecte una posible evolución del cuadro. La oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea veno-arterial (ECMO-VA) entrega un soporte hemodinámico y de oxigenación más sólido que otros soportes, reemplazando parcial o totalmente los sistemas cardíaco y respiratorio del paciente. El ECMO-VA periférico puede instalarse rápidamente al lado de la cama en el caso de pacientes gravemente inestables. El ECMO-VA central tiene la ventaja única de servir como soporte estable en el caso de shock cardiogénico posterior a la cardiotomía y se puede convertir fácilmente mediante las inserciones de cánulas para el bypass cardiopulmonar, constituyendo un puente para toma de decisiones. La elección de la configuración adecuada (periférico o central) dependerá, por tanto, de la causa que generó el shock cardiogénico y lo agudo del cuadro, por lo que la estrategia más adecuada de manejo debe ser realizada por un equipo multidisciplinario a modo de velar por un diagnóstico y tratamiento más temprano y asegurar la preservación de la función miocárdica al considerar todas las posibles complicaciones derivadas de cada tipo de soporte Abstract: Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a multifactorial pathological process with high morbidity and mortality. When it occurs in relation to the perioperative environment of cardiovascular surgery, elements such as the cause of the surgery (preoperative), the procedure performed (intraoperative), anesthetic events, and early and late postoperative pathophysiological phenomena (postoperative) can negatively affect patient outcomes. In this context, and as a consequence of the great heterogeneity of pathophysiological phenomena related to a single or several causes of cardiogenic shock (pre, intra and postoperative), a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses all aspects of the patient's clinic is essential to decide the most appropriate treatment for each scenario, evaluating the risks of each treatment, as well as projecting a possible evolution of the condition. Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides more robust hemodynamic support and oxygenation than other supports, partially or totally replacing the patient's cardiac and respiratory systems. Peripheral VA-ECMO can be quickly installed at the bedside in severely unstable patients. VA-ECMO has the unique advantage of serving as a stable support in the event of cardiogenic shock following cardiotomy and can be easily converted from cannula insertions to cardiopulmonary bypass, providing a bridge to decision making. The choice of the appropriate configuration (peripheral or central) will depend, therefore, on the cause that generated the cardiogenic shock and the acuteness of the condition, so the most appropriate management strategy must be carried out by a multidisciplinary team in order to ensure an early diagnosis and treatment and guarantee the preservation of myocardial function by considering all the possible complications derived from each type of support.

To describe the main challenges of nursing care in the treatment of COVID-19 in patients on cardiopulmonary bypass therapy with Ecmo membrane oxygenator. The method used was an integrative literature review. Searches were performed in Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Scopus, using descriptors, resulting after analysis of the inclusion and exclusion criteria in 17 studies. The results indicated that there is a lack of hospital resources and trained professionals for the use of ECMO therapy in patients with COVID-19. The study concluded that besides the scarcity of publications on the subject, it is essential to increase the capacity of institutions that offer ECMO therapy. It is essential to invest in training and capacitate the nursing teams providing a safe treatment and with quality service delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The advances made in the surgical and postnatal treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) have considerably improved patient survival, but morbidity remains significant. The objective of this study was to analyze the effect these sequels have on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of adolescents and young adults who have survived CDH, and to compare it with that of the general population. Materials and methods. A transversal descriptive study of patients diagnosed with CDH in our institution from 1997 to 2004 was carried out. Survival, location, hernia size, herniated organs, need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and mechanical ventilation time were analyzed. In addition, a comparative study of the current HRQL of survivors was conducted using the SF-36 survey (36-Item Health Survey Short Form), which assessed physical function, physical role, body pain, general health, vitality, social function, emotional role, and mental health. Data of 24 healthy adolescents was used as a control group. Results. Of the 29 survivors (70.7%), 21 were successfully contacted, and 16 responded to the survey. They all claimed their overall quality of life was good or very good. The group of adolescents who underwent CDH surgical repair had better results in the vitality (p= 0.001) and mental health (p< 0.05) areas, but the overall HRQL score and the remaining health areas were similar. No significant differences were found regarding diaphragmatic size or need for ECMO. Conclusions. According to adolescent survivors who underwent CDH surgical repair, their quality of life is similar to that of other individuals of their age. Our results are encouraging and may prove useful for future parents of CDH patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to describe the anaesthesia management of two patients undergoing carinal resection under veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO). In both cases, anaesthesia was induced and then maintained with inhalational agents during pneumonectomy and mediastinoscopy (respectively). Then the jugular and femoral veins were cannulated and VV ECMO was started after heparinization. One of the patients presented bleeding during surgery, which was treated with low-dose vasopressors (norepinephrine) and transfusion of platelets, fresh frozen plasma, and concentrated red blood cells. During VV ECMO, anaesthesia was maintained with target-controlled infusion of propofol. VV ECMO can be expected to improve surgical conditions in tracheal surgery; however, it is still a novel technique in this context. In selected patients, it would guarantee ventilatory support during carinal resection, but it is essential to carefully plan anaesthesia maintenance and prepare for VV ECMO-related complications. This technique should only be used in tertiary centres with experience in VV ECMO management., (Copyright © 2023 Sociedad Española de Anestesiología, Reanimación y Terapéutica del Dolor. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

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Lemierre's syndrome is a clinical triad of acute oropharyngeal infection, secondary local invasion and vein thrombosis often involving the internal jugular vein, along with evidence of systemic septic embolism. Usually affecting otherwise healthy adolescents and young adults, anaerobic Fusobacterium spp. are often implicated; other bacterial species are sometimes found. While being a rare disease with a reported 14.4 cases per million person-years, it carries a mortality rate of 5 to 9%. Clinical presentation can be severe owing to septic shock, multiorgan dysfunction, septic embolization and acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring ICU admission. Treatment involves antibiotic therapy with anaerobic coverage and supportive care. Anticoagulation use is controversial and surgical treatment may be needed to control focus of infection. There is few quality evidence available regarding the clinical management of this syndrome. We report a case of Lemierre syndrome caused by Streptococcus hemolyticus group c, complicated with pulmonary septic embolism, necrotizing pneumonia, empyema and acute respiratory distress syndrome with a degree of severity that required the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to support the patient.

Introducción: El uso de membrana de circulación extracorpórea (ECMO) en pacientes con síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo (SDRA) es una medida de rescate que busca optimizar la oxigenación como puente a la rehabilitación pulmonar. Su rol en la enfermedad por coronavirus (COVID-19) no está definido, sin embargo, en pacientes con insuficiencia respiratoria hipoxémica refractaria, y con potencial de recuperación, su uso podría resultar beneficioso. Objetivo: El propósito de este trabajo es informar el primer caso de COVID-19 que requirió ECMO en Argentina, con buena respuesta. Metodología: Se describe el primer caso de COVID-19 que requirió ECMO en Argentina, en un paciente sin comorbilidades, con buen resultado clínico. Resultados: El uso de ECMO en el caso reportado aportó un sustancial beneficio en la oxigenación actuando como puente a la recuperación pulmonar, sin presentar complicaciones asociadas a su aplicación. Conclusión: En pacientes críticamente enfermos con hipoxemia refractaria, pero con potencial de recuperación, el soporte con ECMO puede ser considerado como una medida de rescate.

Objective: To identify nursing interventions and analyze the survival of pediatric patients who used extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the post-op period of cardiac surgery. Methods: This is a prospective historical observational study with a quantitative approach. Data on the main nursing interventions were captured in the medical records during the immediate postoperative period. Subsequently, telephone contact was made to analyze the survival of children who used extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery. Results: There was a predominance of male gender 68.8%, infants 66.7%, white ethnicity 83.3%. We found 82 nursing procedures. In the patients who had hospital discharge (33.3%), it was performed for follow-up. Conclusion: The main nursing interventions for pediatric patients after cardiac surgery using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation indicated in this study were: multiparametric monitoring, care for prevention and / or control of bleeding, change of decubitus position, bandage change and observation of the patient's clinical change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyse the nutritional state, diet and gastrointestinal complications of children that require continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Material and methods: A retrospective analysis of a database, which included the information about patients who required CRRT between the years 2013 and 2017. Data were collected on the replacement technique, type of nutrition, calorie and protein intake, gastrointestinal complications, and clinical course. Children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) were compared with the rest of patients. Results: A total of 65 children (61.5% male) were treated with CRRT, and 24 patients (37%) also needed ECMO support. Just over one-quarter (27.7%) of patients had a weight less than P3, and 48.4% of them a height less than P3. At the beginning of the technique, 31 children (47.7%) received enteral nutrition, at the end, there were 52 patients receiving enteral nutrition (80%). The transpyloric tube was used to provide nutrition in 76% of the cases. The median calorie intake was 63 kcal/kg/day, and the protein intake was 1.6 g/kg/day. There were gastrointestinal difficulties during the process in 48 patients (73.8%), with 29 (44.6%) patients being diagnosed with gastric distension or excessive gastric remains, 22 (33.8%) with constipation, 8 (12.3%) with vomiting, and 4 (6.1%) diarrhoea. One patient treated with ECMO presented with intestinal ischaemia. Enteral nutrition was cancelled in 3 patients (4.6%) due to the complications. There was no relationship between complications and type of diet or ECMO assistance. Conclusions: A high percentage of children treated with CRRT showed undernutrition but they had adequate tolerance to the enteral nutrition. Although the gastrointestinal complications percentage was high in a the low number of subjects, these complications are the reason why enteral nutrition was stopped. ECMO patients do not show higher incidence of digestive complications. Resumen: Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio ha sido analizar el estado de nutrición, la alimentación y las complicaciones digestivas de los niños que precisan técnicas de depuración extrarrenal continua (TDEC). Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo realizado sobre una base de datos prospectiva de los niños tratados con TDEC entre 2013 y 2017. Se analizaron las características de los pacientes, la técnica de depuración, el tipo de nutrición, el aporte calórico y proteico, las complicaciones digestivas y la evolución clínica. Resultados: 65 niños (61,5% varones) fueron tratados con TDEC y 24 (37%) precisaron soporte con oxigenación con membrana extracorpórea (ECMO). Un 27,7% tenían un peso inferior al percentil 3 y un 48,4% una talla inferior al P3. Al inicio de la TDEC 31 niños (47,7%) recibían nutrición enteral y 52 (80%) al final de la misma. La nutrición enteral fue por sonda transpilórica en el 76%. La mediana de aporte calórico fue de 63 kcal/kg/día y la del aporte proteico de 1,6 g/kg/día. 48 pacientes (73,8%) presentaron complicaciones digestivas: 29 (44,6%) distensión gástrica o restos gástricos excesivos, 22 (33,8%) estreñimiento, 8 (12,3%) vómitos y 4 (6,1%) diarrea. Un paciente con ECMO presentó isquemia intestinal. En 3 pacientes (4,6%) se tuvo que suspender la nutrición enteral por complicaciones. No existió relación entre las complicaciones y el tipo de alimentación o la asistencia en ECMO. Conclusiones: Un elevado porcentaje de niños tratados con TDEC presentan malnutrición, pero la mayoría pueden ser alimentados con nutrición enteral. Aunque el porcentaje de complicaciones digestivas es elevado, en pocos pacientes se tiene que suspender la nutrición enteral.

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Introducción: El 11 de marzo de 2020 fue declarada como pandemia la COVID-19, la mayoría de los pacientes son asintomáticos o experimentan síntomas discretos; un grupo de ellos severamente enfermos experimentan rápida progresión al síndrome de distress respiratorio agudo(SDRA), con una mortalidad del 49 al 81%; cuando todas las medidas hayan sido insuficientes, el uso de la terapia con Oxigenación por Membrana Extracorpórea(ECMO) puede proveer una adecuada oxigenación y tienen la oportunidad de recuperarse. Objetivo: Determinar, a través de la literatura revisada, cuales han sido los resultados del uso de ECMO en los pacientes críticos con diagnóstico de COVID-19 y con SDRA, según supervivencia, mortalidad y modalidad empleada. Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda desde el 1 de Diciembre de 2019 hasta el 15 de marzo de 2021 en las bases de datos PubMed y Scopus, que reflejara la evolución de los pacientes clínicamente graves con el diagnostico de COVID-19 que fueron sometidos a la terapia con ECMO. Resultados: Del total de 3648 pacientes de 23 estudios seleccionados , 2008 pacientes fueron desacoplados satisfactoriamente de ECMO, para una supervivencia del 55 %; fallecieron 1432 pacientes, siendo la mortalidad del 39,2%, la modalidad más empleada fue la ECMO Veno Venoso(VV) como es de esperar en pacientes afectados de SDRA para un total de 3360 pacientes (92,1%). Conclusiones: En pacientes críticos con SDRA con diagnóstico de COVID-19 adecuadamente seleccionados, el ECMO VV reduce la mortalidad frente al tratamiento convencional, según los estudios evaluados y en concordancia con los reportes de ELSO.

La miocarditis es una enfermedad inflamatoria del miocardio. Las infecciones virales son la causa más común, aunque también puede deberse a reacciones de hipersensibilidad y de etiología autoinmunitaria, entre otras. El espectro clínico de la enfermedad es variado y comprende desde un curso asintomático, seguido de dolor torácico, arritmias y falla cardiaca aguda, hasta un cuadro fulminante. El término ‘fulminante’ se refiere al desarrollo de un shock cardiogénico con necesidad de soporte vasopresor e inotrópico o dispositivos de asistencia circulatoria, ya sea oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea o balón de contrapulsación intraaórtico. Cerca del 10 % de los casos de falla cardiaca por miocarditis corresponde a miocarditis fulminante. La miocarditis por influenza se considera una condición infrecuente; no obstante, su incidencia ha aumentado desde el 2009 a raíz de la pandemia de influenza por el virus AH1N1. Por su parte, la miocarditis por influenza de tipo B sigue siendo una condición infrecuente. Se describen aquí dos casos confirmados de miocarditis fulminante por el virus de la influenza B atendidos en un centro cardiovascular, que requirieron dispositivos de asistencia circulatoria mecánica.

El adenovirus (ADV) puede causar infección respiratoria grave, localizada o diseminada y letal en pacientes susceptibles. No existe terapia específica, solo de soporte según requerimientos y gravedad. En este sentido el manejo con oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea (ECMO) ha sido utilizado en niños con infección grave por ADV. Si bien no existe terapia específica actual se ha reportado uso de cidofovir que ha ganado espacio como posibilidad terapéutica en caso de enfermedad grave. Se presenta el caso clínico de un paciente que cursó con infección letal por ADV a pesar del tratamiento de soporte con ECMO y el tratamiento con cidofovir.

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Introducción El Síndrome de Leak Capilar Idiopático (SLCI) o enfermedad de Clarkson es un entidad rara pero potencialmente letal, caracterizada por episodios recurrentes de shock y anasarca secundarios al aumento idiopático de la permeabilidad capilar. En este contexto, el uso de membrana de oxigenación extracorpórea (ECMO) venoarterial como soporte cardiorrespiratorio, es una medida de rescate que busca generar estabilidad hemodinámica a la espera de la desaparición espontánea del leak capilar con el fin de sortear las complicaciones de la fase de reabsorción. Caso Clínico Se presenta el caso de un paciente un paciente de 42 años de edad que presentó SLCI y requirió ECMO durante 8 días como soporte hemodinámico. Cursó 20 días de internación en la unidad de terapia intensiva y se otorgó el alta hospitalaria luego de 43 días. Conclusiones El uso de ECMO en el caso reportado significó una estrategia útil para el manejo del SLCI como puente a la recuperación, tanto en la etapa de leak como en la fase de reabsorción de fluidos. Sin embargo, su indicación se ve limitada a pacientes altamente seleccionados, y todavía requiere un mayor debate entre especialistas sobre los posibles riesgos y beneficios.

Objective: To identify risk factors associated with infectious complications acquired by paediatric patients during extracorporeal life support (ECLS). Patients and methods: Patients under ECLS from January 2011 to December 2014 have been retrospectively reviewed and data on demographics, care and infectious complications were collected. Results: There were 50 ECLS assistances in the study period, of which 20 patients had 23 infectious complications: 16 were bloodstream infections, with coagulase negative staphylococci being the predominant isolate (there were 2 cases of candidaemia). Age, site of cannulation procedure, cannulation site, severe coagulopathy, and surgical interventions during assistance were analysed as risk factors for infectious complications, but no significant differences were found. ECLS duration was significantly longer in patients with infectious complications (8.91 vs 5.91 days; P = .039). There were no significant differences as regards Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) stay, or in survival. Conclusions: Infectious complications during ECLS are very common, and ECLS duration is significantly longer in patients with infections. Measures should be put in place to prevent infectious complications and reduce time on ECLS. Resumen: Objetivo: Identificar factores de riesgo asociados con el desarrollo de infecciones nosocomiales en pacientes pediátricos asistidos con oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea (ECMO). Pacientes y métodos: Se han revisado de forma retrospectiva los pacientes que han recibido asistencia en ECMO de enero de 2011 a diciembre de 2014. Se han recogido datos demográficos, sobre la asistencia y sobre las infecciones que aparecen durante dicha asistencia. Resultados: En este periodo hubo 50 asistencias en ECMO. Veinte pacientes tuvieron 23 episodios de infección, de los que 16 fueron bacteriemias, siendo el microorganismo más frecuente el estafilococo coagulasa negativo (habiendo 2 casos de candidemia). En cuanto a los grupos de edad, el lugar y el tipo de canulación, la presencia de coagulopatía grave y la realización de intervenciones quirúrgicas durante la asistencia, ninguno de estos factores resultó un factor de riesgo de infección estadísticamente significativo. La duración media de soporte en ECMO fue significativamente mayor en los pacientes que tuvieron alguna infección (8,91 vs. 5,96 días; p = 0,039). No hubo diferencias significativas en cuanto a la estancia en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos ni en cuanto a la supervivencia. Conclusiones: La incidencia de infección durante ECMO es muy alta y los pacientes que tienen una infección están asistidos un tiempo significativamente mayor, por lo que se deben instaurar medidas para prevenir la aparición de estas infecciones e intentar minimizar el tiempo de asistencia en ECMO.

Introduction: Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease caused by accumulation of proteinaceous material in the alveolar spaces. The most common mechanism implied is the development of antibodies directed to granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF). which inhibits activation of alveolar macrophage, thereby causing accumulation of surfactant. Standard treatment is considered to be whole lung lavage (WLL). Object: We present the case of a 47 years old woman referred for lung transplantation because of combined lung fibrosis and emphysema. Diagnose was change to respiratory failure secondary to PAP. We performed a single cession bilateral WLL under venous-venous ECMO. After a 5 years follow up, the patients remains asymptomatic and with normal pulmonary physiology.Conclusions: The case highlights the importance of careful examination of previous diagnoses, in particular of cases referred for lung transplantation and provides factibility of performing single session bilateral WLL without causing right heart failure.

Introduction The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has increased exponentially in recent years and has shown to be effective in treating adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to H1N1-related pneumonia. However, evidence remains controversial. This study describes a case series of ECMO in ARDS secondary to viral pneumonia. Methods A search was conducted in the ECMO database of Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia for the 20132017 period. A case series report was written of patients diagnosed with ARDS secondary to confirmed or suspected viral pneumonia. Results Nineteen patients with ECMO support and ARDS due to viral pneumonia were included in the study. The survival rate upon discharge was 11 patients (58%) and weaning from ECMO support was successful in 13 patients (68%). Hemorrhagic complications were the most frequent: gastrointestinal bleeding, 10 patients (53%); intracranial bleeding, 2 (10%); alveolar hemorrhage, 2 (10%);' hemothorax requiring thoracostomy with chest tube drainage, 2 (10%); cannulation site bleeding, 9 patients (47%); and surgical site bleeding in 3 patients (25%) who required tracheostomy. Other complications were: pneumothorax, 1 patient (5%); sepsis, 6 patients (32%); and growth of microorganisms in bronchial lavage, 6 patients (32%). Conclusions This study supports the use of veno-venous ECMO to achieve a higher survival rate than expected in patients with severe ARDS and refractory hypoxemia secondary to viral pneumonia. Early initiation of the therapy should improve overall results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) corresponds to a form of mechanical cardiopulmonary support used to treat severe respiratory failure, since it allows extracorporeal gas exchange. Additionally, in patients with severe heart failure, or experiencing cardiorespiratory arrest, this technique also provides systemic circulation. Nevertheless, ECMO carries some risks, such as clot formation. It is in this context that the nurse has a key role. Objective: To map the available scientific evidence about the nurses' approach to the critically ill person subjected to ECMO. Method: We conducted a scoping review, using databases accessed through the EBSCOhost platform and following the methodology proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Through the combination of appropriate MesH descriptors, we selected articles published between 2009 and 2019, written in Portuguese or English. Results: Five studies were included in the review. Their analysis allowed us to verify that the nurse's approach focuses on the monitoring, surveillance, management and coordination of the care provided to critically ill patients subjected to ECMO. It was also found that the adoption of adequate protocols, the training of the multidisciplinary teams and an efficient communication between team members contributed to an effective, safe and high-quality performance when facing patients subjected to ECMO. Conclusion: An appropriate nursing approach is essential to ensure the provision of care with quality, and safety, to the patient subjected to ECMO. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the myocardium. Viral infections are the most common cause, although it can also be due to hypersensitivity reactions and autoimmune etiology, among other causes. The clinical spectrum of the disease is varied, from an asymptomatic course, followed by chest pain, arrhythmias and acute heart failure, to fulminant picture. The term fulminant refers to the development of cardiogenic shock with the need for vasopressor support, inotropic or assisted circulation devices either extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or intra-aortic counterpulsation balloon. About 10% of cases of heart failure due to myocarditis correspond to fulminant myocarditis. Influenza myocarditis has been considered an infrequent condition, however, its incidence has increased since 2009 as a result of the AH1N1 pandemic; otherwise, myocarditis due to Influenza type B remains an infrequent entity. We describe the experience in a cardiovascular center of 2 confirmed cases of fulminant myocarditis due to Influenza B that required circulatory assistance devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Exponemos el caso de una indicación de ECMO como puente a la decisión y la aparición de una complicación grave asociada a estos dispositivos. Se trata de un varón de 63 años con múltiples factores de riesgo cardiovascular y revascularización coronaria quirúrgica previa. Ingresa por síndrome coronario agudo con elevación de ST, que se revasculariza percutáneamente de forma parcial. Evoluciona hacia shock cardiogénico refractario, detectándose además ictus de cápsula interna, seudoaneurisma de pared ventricular y comunicación interventricular. Se decide intubación, colocación de balón de contrapulsación intraaórtico (BCIA) e implantación de ECMO veno-arterial por vía femoral. Tras comprobar buena respuesta neurológica a la retirada de la sedación, se incluye en alarma 0 de trasplante cardíaco. Tras mejoría hemodinámica inicial se retira el BCIA. Requirió antitrombina iii para mantener rango de anticoagulación. Finalmente, evolucionó a disfunción multiorgánica, desestimándose el trasplante cardíaco, presentando hemoptisis masiva secundaria a anticoagulación. Se opta por retirar la ECMO, falleciendo el paciente a las pocas horas. La ECMO es una herramienta fundamental en el manejo del shock cardiogénico refractario para ganar tiempo con vistas a decidir una actitud definitiva pero puede condicionar situaciones de peligro vital como la hemorragia secundaria a la anticoagulación que requiere el dispositivo.

Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a technique indicated in cases of severe respiratory failure or in situations where pump failure or heart failure is refractory to conventional medical treatment. The results of a patient with chronic Chagas dilated cardiomyopathy treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as bridging therapy for heart transplantation are shown. Case report: A 62-year-old male with a history of Chagas disease and severe ventricular failure who underwent veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as bridging therapy for heart transplantation, with satisfactory clinical evolution. Conclusion: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a temporary, viable, safe and effective alternative for patients with severe heart failure refractory to treatment who will undergo transplantation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The frequency of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use in adults has increased in recent years with an increased number of urgent noncardiac surgeries in adults on ECMO. Venoarterial ECMO (VA-ECMO) is an adaptation of conventional cardiopulmonary bypass technique implemented for prolonged cardiopulmonary support. VA-ECMO is a proven rescue strategy for patients with cardiac arrest who are unresponsive or resistant to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This mechanical support is a bridging therapy in patients with refractory cardiac arrhythmias who have a poor response to defibrillation and antiarrhythmic medications. This case report proposes the perioperative anesthetic management of these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: This bibliographic review is carried out in order to obtain answers about aspects related to techniques and treatments, as well as care associated with the critically ill patient diagnosed with Covid-19., Objective: To analyze the available scientific evidence on the effectiveness of the use of invasive mechanical ventilation together with other adjuvant techniques, in reducing the mortality rate in patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and clinical trial of Covid-19 treated in intensive care units., Methodology: A systematized bibliographic review was carried out in the Pubmed, Cuiden, Lilacs, Medline, Cinahl and Google Scholar databases, using MeSH terms (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Mechanical Ventilation, Prone Position, Nitric Oxide, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Nursing Care) and the corresponding Boolean operators. The selected studies underwent a critical reading carried out between December 6, 2020 and March 27, 2021 using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program tool in Spanish and a cross-sectional epidemiological studies evaluation instrument., Results: A total of 85 articles were selected. After performing the critical reading, a total of 7 articles were included in the review, 6 being descriptive studies and 1 cohort study. After analyzing these studies, it appears that the technique that has obtained the best results is ECMO, with the care provided by qualified and trained nursing staff being very important., Conclusion: Mortality from Covid-19 increases in patients treated with invasive mechanical ventilation compared to patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Nursing care and specialization can have an impact on improving patient outcomes., (Copyright © 2022 Sociedad Española de Enfermería Intensiva y Unidades Coronarias (SEEIUC). Published by Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)