Safety and Efficacy of Stored Wet-Preprimed Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuits: A Scoping Review ASAIO Journal 72(5):p 366-375, May 2026 https://ow.ly/aS8J50YT8Cq #ASAIO #ECMO #ELSO

Editorial Bonde, Pramod ASAIO Journal 72(5):p 365, May 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002717 https://ow.ly/WRe050YT8p7 #ASAIO

Ethical challenges of #ECMO: enhanced recovery after surgery cardiac society consensus from a multidisciplinary panel of experts in cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, and palliative medicine on key issues and practical recommendations @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4cSrUZd

4️⃣ Ethical challenges of #EMO may generate moral distress for clinicians, pts, families: here recommendations to emphasize transparent, team-based decisions, early involvement of ethics/palliative care, consistent processes for ongoing review of candidacy. @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4cSrUZd

⁉️ Did you start preparing your abstract(s) for #ELSO2026? If accepted will be published as supplement in @asaiojournal.bsky.social + in the Conference App. Select abstracts may be presented live 🎤 ⏰ Deadline: Jun 17 ⏰ 📆 Pre-Conference: Sep 28 📆 Main: Sep 29-Oct 1 📌 Nashville TN 🖇️ bit.ly/ELSO2026

Don't forget to register for the ASAIO 72nd Annual Conference held on June 17-20, 2026, at Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Registration: Early Bird Deadline – Monday, May 04, 2026 Housing: Deadline – Monday, May 25, 2026 Link: https://ow.ly/EJUI50YSt5u

How to detect thrombi in #ECMO circuits?? ))))) noninvasive approach using acoustic measurements 🩸 compared with visual observations total accuracy 84%; hypothesizing that some false positives were indicators of clots, the accuracy may be up to 96% @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔓 bit.ly/4at1snM

🫀 🫁 Parallel dual-lumen VV #ECMO post #ECPR? Strategy to address severe differential oxygenation. This approach is an alternative to hybrid ECMO, if respiratory failure occurs after emergent VA initiation, due to initial pathology or subsequent lung injury. @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🖇️ bit.ly/4tDvH3i

Congrats to Fatemeh Asghari, Morven Graham & Will Chang! Their NephroFlux Device uses microfluidics to study how fluid shear stress shapes kidney tubular cells - opening doors for disease modeling and nephrotoxicity testing. @asaiojournal.bsky.social journals.lww.com/asaiojournal...

Preoperative VA #ECMO in ventricular septal rupture complicating AMI: 🔍 analysis of ELSO Registry: 370 adults, 2000–2025 🪦 high in-hospital mortality = 68%; survivors significantly younger and less severely ill, with longer run/LoS (shorter run/LoS likely due to early mortality?) 🔗 bit.ly/4tS6NwY

Ethical Challenges of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Cardiac Society Consensus on Key Issues and Practical Recommendations ASAIO Journal ():10.1097/MAT.0000000000002707, April 23, 2026. https://ow.ly/O9qc50YOxsR #ASAIO #ELSO #ECMO

First Intraoperative Cardiac Catheterization During Donor Normothermic Regional Perfusion ASAIO Journal 72(4):p e64-e67, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002571 https://ow.ly/fKlA50YIPeA #ASAIO

Successful Bridge to Surgical Repair of Postinfarct Ventricular Septal Defect With Impella 5.5 ASAIO Journal 72(4):p e60-e63, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002568 https://ow.ly/jTaY50YIP1n #ASAIO #ECMO

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Heart Failure–Related Cardiogenic Shock: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials ASAIO Journal 72(4):p e56-e59, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002544 https://ow.ly/55iY50YIOQC #ASAIO

Disparities in Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Respiratory Distress by Sex, Region, and Socioeconomic Status ASAIO Journal 72(4):p e52-e55, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002574 https://ow.ly/nHGk50YHr4z #ASAIO #ECMO

Clinical Profile and Neurological Outcomes of Pediatric Patients Supported on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Mechanical Oxygenation in a Cardiorespiratory Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Single-Center Study ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 354-363, April 2026. https://ow.ly/72ES50YHr2S #ASAIO

Standardization of In-Vitro Evaluation of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) Devices for Research and Development ASAIO Journal ():10.1097/MAT.0000000000002623, April 03, 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002623 https://ow.ly/z8Z350YKqFI #ASAIO #ELSO #ECMO

Echo-Derived Right Ventricular Strain Identifies Pulmonary Hypertension in Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Patients ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 348-353, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002489 https://ow.ly/bSbo50YH5vY #ASAIO

Specialized Tilt Bed for Mobilization on Femoral Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Analysis ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 341-347, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002596 https://ow.ly/vIzQ50YH5kp #ASAIO #ELSO #ECMO

Ex Vivo Hydrodynamic Assessment of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Trileaflet Pulmonary Valves ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 333-340, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002521 https://ow.ly/Kcwe50YGFRj #ASAIO

Trimethoprim Combined With Vancomycin and Gentamicin Composite Bone Cement In Vitro ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 326-332, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002578 https://ow.ly/alZ350YESGN #ASAIO

Inflow Part of Impella 5.0 or 5.5 Close to the Left Ventricular Structure Is a Risk Factor for Impella-Related Adverse Event ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 320-325, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002470 https://ow.ly/ZOqQ50YESiT #ASAIO #ECMO

Enhancing Left Ventricular Assist Device Usability: A Comparative Simulation Study of CorWave and HeartMate 3 Peripherals ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 309-319, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002472 https://ow.ly/j2Re50YESeT #ASAIO

#ECMO after acute type A aortic dissection repair? May be reasonable. Despite high morbidity/mortality (comparable to other PC #ECLS), successful myocardial recovery may be achieved with careful pt selection; pre-run lactates strong predictor for mortality @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4osNasw

VV #ECMO in immunocompromised patients with acute respiratory failure: careful, tailored clinical decision regarding ECMO candidacy pivotal! @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4oPxFuU

#ECLS following aortic surgery 🪦 mortality (8%) higher vs other groups, but not enough to consider aortic surgery as contraindication. Emergency status did not affect mortality Better complication prevention pivotal, particularly bleedings & neuro events. @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/49jJAMM

In these times, we want to remember Dr. Bartlett. A tribute by @theelso.bsky.social on @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔓 bit.ly/48TV8WT Join us to celebrate his life & legacy 📆 Jan 25-26 📌 Ann Arbor RSVP 🖋️ bit.ly/4q2O4wG 🖥️ A virtual event will be available: register for this option if you can't attend.

From VV of VP #ECMO in adults with severe respiratory failure complicated by refractory right ventricular dysfunction @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4pimyuC

#Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation & organ donation? 🥅 goal of #ECPR survival with meaningful neuro recovery: cannulation solely for OD should be avoided 🥅 secondary contribution of #ECMO in cardiac arrest to OD increasingly recognized @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/3LtxLun

#ECMO discontinuation due to resource limitation 🔎 >161K runs: EDRL 0.19%, 25% #PedsICU 🗺️ Latin America & Southwest Asia/Africa high EDRL rate Resource limitation uncommon indication for decannulation, but increased over time, outpacing rise in #ECLS use @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4syWcXT

#ECMO discontinuation? 🔍 analysis of @theelso.bsky.social Registry aimed to examine epidemiology of #ECLS discontinuation due to resource limitation, EDRL 🔎 >161K runs, 2013-2023: 0.19% underwent EDRL, 25% of those occurred in children @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4syWcXT

Ultrasound in #ECMO? #POCUS ubiquitous & indispensable in the care of #ECLS patients, from indication to choice of configuration, cannulation, monitoring, weaning and post decannulation. @asaiojournal.bsky.social #FOAMcc #FOAMecmo #FOAMus #echofirst 🔓 bit.ly/4bUMDN6

The ELSO Registry Data Quality and Integrity Program. The Registry is used by various stakeholders to 🥅 improve patient & institutional care quality 📊 support research 📦 support device regulation, 🖥️ monitor practice patterns 📰 share best practices. @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔓 bit.ly/4k9e9IX

🍽️ 2025 ELSO Consensus statement for provision & management of nutrition therapy in critically ill adult patients requiring #ECMO @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔓 bit.ly/45BLRkq

VA #ECMO related axillary artery cannulation & aortic hemodynamics ☢️ insights from computational fluid dynamics models derived from 10 CT-based geometries to simulate flow via right or left axillary artery access under varying levels of cardiac dysfunction @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🖇️ bit.ly/3OkAPKd

#SWAACELSO2026 the 12th Annual Conference of the South West Asia and Africa Chapter of @theelso.bsky.social & 15th Annual national conference of #ECMO society of India is ongoing Chennai 🇮🇳 PS The abstracts book of #SWAACELSO2026 has just been released by @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔓 bit.ly/46DmIWK

Closing remarks from #SWAACELSO2026 the 12th Annual Conference of the South West Asia and Africa Chapter of @theelso.bsky.social & 15th Annual national conference of #ECMO society of India, in Chennai 🇮🇳 Read the abstracts book! @asaiojournal.bsky.social supplement 🔓 bit.ly/46DmIWK

🩸 Noninvasive approach for real-time detection of thrombi in #ECMO circuits using acoustic measurements, not requiring any modifications. This technique may be used to develop a system to warn of potential clots, to be coupled with clinical observations. @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔓 bit.ly/4at1snM

Homemade simple, low-cost, eco-friendly, versatile #ECMO cannulation model providing a practical/accessible alternative to commercial simulation training models, promoting broader implementation of training programs. Open access #FOAMcc @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔓 bit.ly/4al18ZC

Homemade #ECMO cannulation model for simulation training ♻️ customizable low cost phantom: agar-agar, household materials, repurposed medical components 🖥️ enables #POCUS guided access, cannula insertion, EBF initiation; can be easily integrated in mannequins @asaiojournal.bsky.social 🔓 bit.ly/4al18ZC

Dexrazoxane Attenuates Blood-Brain Barrier Injury During Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 302-308, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002469 https://ow.ly/FPb150YES8q #ASAIO #ELSO #ECMO

Hemolysis in a Novel Centrifugal Blood Pump With Low Priming Volume: In Vitro Comparative Study Using Human Blood and Numerical Analysis ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 291-301, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002467 https://ow.ly/T89X50YEsxn #ASAIO #ECMO #ELSO

External Outflow Graft Stenosis in Patients With Heartmate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Devices ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 284-290, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002452 https://ow.ly/7K1p50YEsq1 #ASAIO

Guidelines ELSO 2025 Narrative Guideline on ECMO Training and Continuing Education ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 274-283, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002686 https://ow.ly/32u750YEsak #ASAIO #ECMO #ELSO

Editorial The Intelligence Within: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Artificial Organ Development and Deployment Bonde, Pramod ASAIO Journal 72(4):p 273, April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002699 https://ow.ly/FRYE50YCTE7 #ASAIO

Reply to Letter to the Editor: High-Caliber Femoral Dual-Lumen Cannula for ECCO2R in Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure: Efficacy and Safety Evaluation ASAIO Journal 72(3):p e51, March 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002643 https://ow.ly/IlpJ50YqaRO #ASAIO #ECMO

Letter to the Editor in Response to: High-Caliber Femoral Dual-Lumen Cannula for ECCO2R in Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure: Efficacy and Safety Evaluation ASAIO Journal 72(3):p e50, March 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002642 https://ow.ly/s44y50YqaEn #ASAIO #ECMO

Letters to the Editor Reevaluating Analytical Rigor in Brain Death Determination Under Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support ASAIO Journal 72(3):p e49, March 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002635 https://ow.ly/oOwW50YqacF #ASAIO #ECMO

Effects of Inadvertent Left Atrial Return During Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The Veno-Left Atrial Case Series ASAIO Journal 72(3):p e42-e48, March 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002562 https://ow.ly/ch5S50Yq9Aj #ASAIO #ECMO

Characterization of Fouling on Silica Nanoparticle (SiNP)-Coated Feeding Tube After Formula Flow ASAIO Journal 72(3):p e39-e41, March 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002622 https://ow.ly/lRBY50Yq9oE #ASAIO