Cerebral microemboli detected by transcranial doppler in patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

ConclusionsMES were found in both ECMO configurations; independently from their pathophysiology, MES do not seem to influence clinical outcome. Multicenter studies are still required with more extensive cases to confirm these results.

Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - April 23, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: M. Marinoni, M. L. Migliaccio, S. Trapani, M. Bonizzoli, L. Gucci, G. Cianchi, A. Gallerini, L. Tadini Buoninsegni, A. Cramaro, S. Valente, M. Chiostri, A. Peris Tags: Original Article Source Type: research