Rodrigo Díaz
A5080152226- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- E-Learning and Knowledge Management
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Educational methodologies and cognitive development
Hospital San Juan de Dios
2022-2025
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
2025
Clínica Las Condes
2015-2024
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
2024
Maastricht University
2024
Erasmus University Rotterdam
2024
Erasmus MC
2024
Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) was developed more than 50 years ago, initially with venoarterial and subsequently venovenous configurations. As the technique of ECLS significantly improved newer skills developed, complexity in terminology advances cannula design led to some misunderstanding inconsistency definitions, both clinical practice scientific research. This document is a consensus multispecialty international representatives Life Support Organization, including North America,...
The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Maastricht Treaty for Nomenclature in (ECLS) established consensus nomenclature and abbreviations ECLS to ensure accurate, concise communication. We build on this by layering a framework of precise efficient cannula configuration that describe flow direction, number cannulae used, any additional ECLS-related catheters, cannulation sites. This work is international representatives the ELSO, including those from North American, Latin...
Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been increasingly used for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock, but without a concomitant reduction in observed in-hospital mortality. Long-term outcomes are unknown. This study describes patients' characteristics, outcome, and 10-year survival after ECMO. Variables associated with postdischarge mortality investigated reported. Methods Results The retrospective international multicenter observational PELS-1 (Postcardiotomy Life Support)...
While endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) is recommended in adult patients with fulminant myocarditis, the clinical impact of its timing still unclear.Data were collected from 419 clinically suspected myocarditis admitted to intensive care units across 36 tertiary centres 15 countries worldwide. The diagnosis was histologically proven 210 (50%) patients, either by EMB (n = 183, 44%) or autopsy/explanted heart examination 27, 6%), and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging confirmed 96 (23%) patients....
ObjectivesPostcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be initiated intraoperatively or postoperatively based on indications, settings, patient profile, and conditions. The topic of implantation timing only recently gained attention from the clinical community. We compare characteristics as well in-hospital long-term survival between intraoperative postoperative ECMO.MethodsThe retrospective, multicenter, observational Postcardiotomy Extracorporeal Life Support (PELS-1)...
The purpose of this position paper is two-fold: first, to describe the state extracorporeal membrane oxygenation education worldwide, noting current limitations and challenges; second, put forth an educational agenda regarding opportunities for international collaborative approach toward standardization.Relevant medical literature was reviewed through search, materials from national organizations were accessed Internet. Taskforce members generated a consensus statement using iterative...
Abstract Background Up to 30% of hospitalised patients with COVID-19 require advanced respiratory support, including high-flow nasal cannulas (HFNC), non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV), or invasive (IMV). We aimed describe the clinical characteristics, outcomes and risk factors for failing support in treated severe during first two years pandemic high-income countries (HICs) low middle-income (LMICs). Methods This is a multinational, multicentre, prospective cohort study embedded...
Over the past two decades, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been increasingly used to support critical patients with cardiac and respiratory failure who fail respond conventional management. In refractory arrest, ECMO can restore perfusion in meet specific criteria designed maximize survival benefit good neurological outcomes. recent literature, there is no report of mobile a case prolonged arrest direct massage. We describe our experience 34-year-old man multiple traumatic...
This Extracorporeal Life Support Organization guideline describes early rehabilitation or mobilization of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The useful and safe practices put together by an international interprofessional team with extensive experience in the field ECMO mobilization. is not intended to define delivery care substitute sound clinical judgment. subject regular revision as new scientific evidence becomes available.
Most post-cardiotomy (PC) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) runs last less than 7 days. Studies on the outcomes of longer have provided conflicting results. This study investigates patient characteristics and short- long-term in relation to PC ECMO duration, with a focus prolonged (> d) ECMO.
Abstract Background Cerebral perfusion may change depending on arterial cannulation site and affect the incidence of neurologic adverse events in post-cardiotomy extracorporeal life support (ECLS). The current study compares patients' outcomes with three commonly used strategies (aortic vs. subclavian/axillary femoral artery) to evaluate if each ECLS configuration is associated different rates complications. Methods This retrospective, multicenter (34 centers), observational included adults...
Background Critical care of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with acute brain injury (ABI) is notable for a lack high-quality clinical evidence. Here, we offer guidelines neurological (neurological monitoring and management) adults during after ECMO support. Methods These are based practice consensus recommendations scientific statements. We convened an international multidisciplinary panel including 30 clinician-scientists expertise in from all chapters the...
Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our program changed model of care pursuing to protect multidisciplinary team from risk infection and serve as many patients possible. Patient–healthcare interactions were restricted, ECMO bed capacity was increased by reducing specialist–patient ratio 1:4 with non-ECMO trained nurses support. The outcomes worsened we paused while evaluated modified our care. reduced allow a nurse...
EL ECMO u oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea, tiene una larga historia de desarrollo. Partiendo con el estudio del aparato circulatorio, transfusiones sanguíneas y circulación extracorpórea en quirófano. Hay casos aislados reportados la segunda mitad década 1960, primer paciente vivo se publicó NEJM 1972. Existe suficiente evidencia para pensar que un impacto positivo falla respiratoria neonatal misma condición adultos, si estos son transferidos a centro ECMO. Más estudios están siendo...