scholarly journals Oseltamivir Improved Thrombocytopenia During Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adults With Refractory Cardiac Failure: A Single-Center Retrospective Real-World Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Li ◽  
Lin Wang ◽  
Jianning Zhang ◽  
Hui Han ◽  
Han Liu ◽  
...  

Background: Severe thrombocytopenia is a common complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Oseltamivir can be used to treat infection-associated thrombocytopenia.Objective: To evaluate the effect of oseltamivir on attenuating severe thrombocytopenia during ECMO.Methods: This was a single-center real-world study in critically ill patients supported with venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Patients suspected or confirmed with influenza received oseltamivir according to the Chinese guidelines. Thrombocytopenia and survival were compared between the oseltamivir-treated and untreated group. The factors associated with survival were analyzed by multivariable Cox analysis.Results: A total of 82 patients were included. All patients developed thrombocytopenia after initiating VA-ECMO. Twenty-three patients received oseltamivir (O+ group), and 59 did not use oseltamivir (O− group). During the first 8 days after VA-ECMO initiation, the platelet count in the O+ group was higher than that in the O− group (all P < 0.05). The patients in the O+ group had a higher median nadir platelet count (77,000/μl, 6,000–169,000/μl) compared with the O− group (49,000/μl, 2,000–168,000/μl; P = 0.04). A nadir platelet count of <50,000/μl was seen in 26% of the patients in the O+ group, compared with 53% in the O− group (P = 0.031). No significant difference in survival from cardiac failure was seen between the O+ and O− group (48 vs. 56%, P = 0.508). The Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score on initiation of VA-ECMO were independently associated with survival (OR = 1.12, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.02–1.22, P = 0.015).Conclusions: Oseltamivir could ameliorate VA-ECMO-related thrombocytopenia. These findings suggested the prophylactic potential of oseltamivir on severe thrombocytopenia associated with the initiation of VA-ECMO.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Li ◽  
Lin Wang ◽  
Jianning Zhang ◽  
Hui Han ◽  
Han Liu ◽  
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Abstract Background Severe thrombocytopenia is a common complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Oseltamivir can be used to treat infection-associated thrombocytopenia. Objective To evaluate the effect of oseltamivir on attenuating severe thrombocytopenia during ECMO. Methods This was a single-center real-world study in critically ill patients supported with venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Patients suspected or confirmed with influenza received oseltamivir according to the Chinese guidelines. Thrombocytopenia and survival were compared between the oseltamivir-treated and -untreated groups. The factors associated with survival were analyzed by multivariable Cox analysis. Results A total of 82 patients were included. All patients developed thrombocytopenia after initiating VA-ECMO. Twenty-three patients received oseltamivir (O+ group), and 59 did not (O− group). During the first 8 days of VA-ECMO initiation, the platelet counts in the O+ group were higher than in the O− group (all P < 0.05). The patients in the O+ group had higher median platelet counts at the nadir (77,000/µL, 6,000-169,000/µL), compared with the O− group (49,000/µL, 2,000-168,000/µL; P = 0.04). A platelet count nadir < 50,000/µL was seen in 26% of the patients in the O+ group, compared with 53% in the O− group (P = 0.031). No significant differences in survival to discharge were seen between the O+ and O− groups (48% vs. 56%, P = 0.508). Only the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores at the time of VA-ECMO initiation were independently associated with survival (OR = 1.12, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.02–1.22, P = 0.015). Conclusions Oseltamivir could ameliorate VA-ECMO-related thrombocytopenia. These findings suggest the prophylactical potential of oseltamivir on severe thrombocytopenia associated with the initiation of VA-ECMO.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Li ◽  
Lin Wang ◽  
Jianning Zhang ◽  
Hui Han ◽  
Han Liu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Severe thrombocytopenia is a common complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Oseltamivir can be used to treat infection-associated thrombocytopenia. Objective To evaluate the effect of oseltamivir on attenuating severe thrombocytopenia during ECMO. Methods This was a single-center real-world study in critically ill patients supported with venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Patients suspected or confirmed with influenza received oseltamivir according to the Chinese guidelines. Thrombocytopenia and survival were compared between the oseltamivir-treated and -untreated groups. The factors associated with survival were analyzed by multivariable Cox analysis. Results A total of 82 patients were included. All patients developed thrombocytopenia after initiating VA-ECMO. Twenty-three patients received oseltamivir (O+ group), and 59 did not (O− group). During the first 8 days of VA-ECMO initiation, the platelet counts in the O+ group were higher than in the O− group (all P < 0.05). The patients in the O+ group had higher median platelet counts at the nadir (77,000/µL, 6,000-169,000/µL), compared with the O− group (49,000/µL, 2,000-168,000/µL; P = 0.04). A platelet count nadir < 50,000/µL was seen in 26% of the patients in the O+ group, compared with 53% in the O− group (P = 0.031). No significant differences in survival to discharge were seen between the O+ and O− groups (48% vs. 56%, P = 0.508). Only the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores at the time of VA-ECMO initiation were independently associated with survival (OR = 1.12, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.02–1.22, P = 0.015). Conclusions Oseltamivir could ameliorate VA-ECMO-related thrombocytopenia. These findings suggest the prophylactical potential of oseltamivir on severe thrombocytopenia associated with the initiation of VA-ECMO.


Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tia C Kohs ◽  
Vikram Raghunathan ◽  
Patricia Liu ◽  
Ramin Amirsoltani ◽  
Michael Oakes ◽  
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Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used to provide circulatory support and facilitate gas exchange via cardiopulmonary bypass. The relationship between ECMO and the incidence of severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count <50 x 10 9 /L) and subsequent clinical consequences are ill defined. We aimed to identify the risk factors for the development of thrombocytopenia and its clinical implications. Methods: This is a single-center retrospective cohort study of adults who received venoarterial (VA) ECMO. We examined consecutive platelet counts while on ECMO. Univariate logistic regression was used to determine if mean platelet count, platelet count range, or severe thrombocytopenia were predictors of overall survival, hemorrhage and thrombosis. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify factors that contribute to the development of the aforementioned patient outcomes. Results: In our cohort, 33 patients were included with a mean age of 55 years and duration of ECMO of 5.9 days. All patients received heparin, 33.3% received antiplatelet therapy and 45.5% developed severe thrombocytopenia. In univariate, analysis the development of severe thrombocytopenia increased the odds of major bleeding by 450% (OR 5.500, 95% CI 1.219 - 24.813, P -value 0.027), and the odds of surviving hospitalization decreased 84.1% (OR 0.159, 95% CI 0.033 - 0.773, P -value 0.023). Multivariate logistic regression controlling for additional clinical variables found no significant association between the development of severe thrombocytopenia and rates of thrombosis, hemorrhage, or overall survival. Platelet count decreased over time while on ECMO. Conclusions: Nearly half of the patients requiring VA-ECMO developed severe thrombocytopenia, which was associated with an increased risk of hemorrhage and in-hospital mortality. Additional studies are required to clarify the clinical implications of severe thrombocytopenia in ECMO patients.


Perfusion ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 026765912110339
Author(s):  
Shek-yin Au ◽  
Ka-man Fong ◽  
Chun-Fung Sunny Tsang ◽  
Ka-Chun Alan Chan ◽  
Chi Yuen Wong ◽  
...  

Introduction: The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and Impella are left ventricular unloading devices with peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in place and later serve as bridging therapy when VA-ECMO is terminated. We aimed to determine the potential differences in clinical outcomes and rate of complications between the two combinations of mechanical circulatory support. Methods: This was a retrospective, single institutional cohort study conducted in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong. Inclusion criteria included all patients aged ⩾18 years, who had VA-ECMO support, and who had left ventricular unloading by either IABP or Impella between January 1, 2018 and October 31, 2020. Patients <18 years old, with central VA-ECMO, who did not require left ventricular unloading, or who underwent surgical venting procedures were excluded. The primary outcome was ECMO duration. Secondary outcomes included length of stay (LOS) in the ICU, hospital LOS, mortality, and complication rate. Results: Fifty-two patients with ECMO + IABP and 14 patients with ECMO + Impella were recruited. No statistically significant difference was observed in terms of ECMO duration (2.5 vs 4.6 days, p = 0.147), ICU LOS (7.7 vs 10.8 days, p = 0.367), and hospital LOS (14.8 vs 16.5 days, p = 0.556) between the two groups. No statistically significant difference was observed in the ECMO, ICU, and hospital mortalities between the two groups. Specific complications related to the ECMO and Impella combination were also noted. Conclusions: Impella was not shown to offer a statistically significant clinical benefit compared with IABP in conjunction with ECMO. Clinicians should be aware of the specific complications of using Impella.


Perfusion ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Cashen ◽  
Roland L Chu ◽  
Justin Klein ◽  
Peter T Rycus ◽  
John M Costello

Introduction: Pediatric patients with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) may develop refractory respiratory or cardiac failure that warrants consideration for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. The purposes of this study were to describe the use and outcomes of ECMO in pediatric HLH patients, to identify risk factors for hospital mortality and to compare their ECMO use and outcomes to the ECMO population as a whole. Methods: Pediatric patients (⩽ 18 years) with a diagnosis of HLH in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Registry were included. Results: Between 1983 and 2014, data for 30 children with HLH were available in the ELSO registry and all were included in this study. All cases occurred in the last decade. Of the 30 HLH patients, 24 (80%) had a respiratory indication for ECMO and six (20%) had a cardiac indication (of which 4 were E-CPR and 2 cardiac failure). Of the 24 respiratory ECMO patients, 63% were placed on VA ECMO. Compared with all pediatric patients in the ELSO registry during the study period (n=17,007), HLH patients had worse hospital survival (non-HLH 59% vs HLH 30%, p=0.001). In pediatric HLH patients, no pre-ECMO risk factors for mortality were identified. The development of a hemorrhagic complication on ECMO was associated with decreased mortality (p=0.01). Comparing HLH patients with respiratory failure to patients with other immune compromised conditions, the overall survival rate is similar (HLH 38% vs. non-HLH immune compromised 31%, p=0.64). Conclusions: HLH is an uncommon indication for ECMO and these patients have increased mortality compared to the overall pediatric ECMO population. These data should be factored into decision-making when considering ECMO for pediatric HLH patients.


Perfusion ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 339-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lowell Ling ◽  
Kai Man Chan

Background: There is a lack of consensus on the timing of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) liberation. VA-ECMO weaning usually consists of serial decrements until an idling flow is achieved, supported by echocardiographic and haemodynamic assessments. Even with minimal idling flow, right ventricular (RV) preload is reduced and, hence, right heart function is not fully tested under adequate loading conditions. Following the use of a novel technique called Pump Controlled Retrograde Trial Off (PCRTO) in neonate VA-ECMO weaning, we report the use of this technique in seven adult patients on VA-ECMO. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all adult VA-ECMO patients treated at a tertiary teaching hospital in Hong Kong since 2010. Clinical data, including diagnosis, echocardiography findings, ECMO configuration, PCRTO settings, survival after veno-arterial ECMO (SAVE) score and outcomes, were collected. Mortality and death due to cardiac failure was compared between PCRTO and conventional weaning. Results: Seven patients underwent PCRTO, with a mean SAVE score of -4.4 ± 5.9. All seven patients were successfully decannulated without haemodynamic deterioration. In all cases, no clots or fibrin deposits were found in the circuit after the trial. There was no difference in mean SAVE scores among the seven patients in PCRTO and the 23 patients in the conventional group (-3.6, 95% CI -8.8 to 1.5). The number of deaths due to cardiac failure in the PCRTO group and the conventional group were 0 and 3, respectively (0% vs. 13%, p=0.99). Mortality after decannulation for PCRTO was 42.9% vs. conventional weaning 34.8% (p=0.99). Conclusion: Our study suggests that PCRTO is a simple, safe and reversible alternative weaning method. It may have a particular role in the assessment of patients who have marginal recovery and right heart failure. Prospective controlled studies are needed to establish the potential role of PCRTO in the liberation of patients from VA-ECMO support.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhixiang Mou ◽  
Xu Zhang

AbstractAcute kidney injury (AKI) has been reported as one of the most common complications in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), yet the risk of AKI on different types of ECMO remains unclear. This meta-analysis aimed to compare risk of AKI among adult patients requiring different types of ECMO. Two authors independently performed a literature search using PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase, encompassing publications up until Arpril 20, 2020 (inclusive). The number of AKI patients, non-AKI patients, patients required RRT and patients not required RRT receiving different types of ECMO were derived and analyzed by STATA. The results indicated there was no significant difference in risk of AKI (OR, 1.54; 95% CI: 0.75-3.16; P= 0.235) and severe AKI required RRT (OR, 1.0; 95% CI: 0.66-1.5, P= 0.994) in patients receiving different types of ECMO. In Conclusion, no difference in risk of AKI and severe AKI required RRT between patients receiving VA ECMO and VV ECMO. More studies are required to support the findings.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Luesebrink ◽  
S Massberg ◽  
M Orban

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Purpose Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is one of the most serious complications of adult patients treated with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, the prevalence and risk factors of ICH in this cohort are still insufficiently understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to further investigate prevalence, associated mortality and predictors of ICH in VAECMO patients. Methods We conducted a retrospective multicenter study including adult patients (≥18 years) treated with VA-ECMO in cardiac intensive care units (ICUs) at five clinical sites between January 2016 and March 2020, excluding patients with ICH upon admission. Differences in baseline characteristics and clinical outcome between VA-ECMO patients with and without ICH were analysed. Predictors of ICH were identified by uni- and multivariable regression models. Results Among 598 patients included, 70 (12%) developed ICH during VA-ECMO treatment with mean duration of 82 ± 84h between ECMO initiation and ICH diagnosis. Out of these ICH, 23% were intraparenchymal, 20% subarachnoid, 10% subdural, 3% intraventricular and 44% combined hemorrhage. In-hospital mortality in the ICH cohort was 81% and 1-month mortality 86%, compared to 63% (p = 0.002) and 64% (p &lt; 0.001), respectively, in the non-ICH cohort. In a multivariable regression model, ICH was independently associated with diabetes mellitus (Odds Ratio [OR] 1.952, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.082, 3.492], p = 0.025), platelet count (OR 0.990, 95% CI [0.982, 0.996], p = 0.003) and fibrinogen (OR 0.996, 95% CI [0.993, 0.998], p = 0.002). Conclusion ICH occurred frequently in VA-ECMO patients and was associated with a significantly higher mortality rate. Diabetes mellitus, low platelet count and low fibrinogen level are independent predictors of ICH. These findings may help to develop effective strategies to prevent and treat ICH and build the basis for further investigations to optimize clinical outcome in patients on VA-ECMO.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harim Kim ◽  
Jeong Hoon Yang ◽  
Chi Ryang Chung ◽  
Kyeongman Jeon ◽  
Gee Young Suh ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Among various complications of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), stroke continues to be a major factor that worsens the clinical outcome because it is associated with mortality and adverse neurologic outcomes. Appropriate risk evaluation, screening, and management of neurologic injury under ECMO support has not yet been established and requires further investigation. Thus, this study analyzes the stroke related risk factors and outcomes in order to determine the appropriate intervention to minimize neurologic sequalae while on ECMO. Method Total 1039 patients who underwent ECMO from January 2012 to September 2019 at the Samsung Medical Center were reviewed and 759 subjects were selected for the analysis. The exclusion criteria were age < 18y, failure of successful ECMO initiation, multiple ECMO runs, underlying severe brain injury, and incomplete medical records. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify the risk factors of strokes on ECMO support using cox proportional hazard regression. In order to analyze the timing of stroke after ECMO initiation, the Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis rank sum test were performed.Results Among The overall incidence of stroke was 5.1% (n = 39) without a significant difference between venoarterial (VA) and venovenous(VV) ECMO (5.3% and 4.8%, respectively, p = 0.480). Independent risk factors for stroke were intraaortic balloon pump (IABP, p = 0.0008) and a history of stroke (p = 0.0354). Most hypoxic brain injuries were found in the VA ECMO (93.3%), and 54.5% of intracranial hemorrhage were in the VV ECMO. Most patients with strokes (61.5%) were diagnosed within 72hours after ECMO initiation. The time taken for stroke event from the time of ECMO insertion was shorter in the VA ECMO than in the VV ECMO (median 1.5 vs. 3 days). The stroke group had a higher mortality rate than the non-stroke group (64.1% and 44.7%, respectively, p = 0.014). Conclusion Concurrent ECMO and IABP use may increase the incidence of stroke during ECMO support. Evaluation for stroke that includes CT within 72 hours of ECMO insertion may enable early diagnosis, allowing timely intervention.


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