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ArticleThe journal of extra-corporeal technology2023

A multipurpose Extracorporeal Life Support Circuit: a concept for multiorgan transplant and circulatory support service Healthcare provider.

Salman Pervaiz Butt, Nuno Raposo, Yasir Saleem

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Article in The journal of extra-corporeal technology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Salman Pervaiz ButtPerfusionist & ECMO Specialist, Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Honorary Lecturer University of Bristol, AmSECT Membership No: 8270, PO Box: 112412, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0009-0007-1337-5986
Nuno RaposoPerfusionist, Perfusion Department, Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Yasir SaleemClinical Perfusionist, Department of CTVS, All India Institute of Medical Science-Rishikesh.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The demand for efficient and adaptable life support systems in the field of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) is steadily increasing. To meet this growing need, there is a requirement for a versatile extracorporeal life support circuit that can be effectively applied in various medical scenarios, especially in tertiary hospitals where multiple ECLS services are utilized. These services include Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for addressing respiratory or cardiac problems, Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) as a bridge to recovery or heart transplant, and Venovenous Bypass (VVB) for assisting liver transplantation. In light of this, we propose the creation of a multipurpose circuit that integrates multiple extracorporeal life support (ECLS) functions to cater to diverse medical needs. This innovative circuit not only offers cost-effectiveness and enhanced safety but also ensures optimal utilization, thereby revolutionizing the realm of life support technologies.

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Extracorporeal Membrane OxygenationHeart-Assist DevicesHumansECMOExtracorporeal life supportVADVersatile circuitVersatility in applicationsVV bypass

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PMID38099639
PMCPMC10723577

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