Background: Mixed venous oxygen saturation (SVO2), a direct marker of circulatory adequacy measured in the pulmonary artery, has been proposed as a more immediate reflection of perfusion compared to ...

Cardiac index, SvO2 or pCO2 gap may determine benefit from ECMO in cardiogenic shock: post-hoc analysis of the multicenter, randomized ECMO-CS trial - Critical Care Background Immediate initiation of ...

Sepsis remains a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, challenging clinicians with its complex pathophysiology and dynamic clinical course. In the pursuit of more accurate and timely ...

Note: This article reflects my learning journey in ECMO and is intended for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or guidance. Always consult ...

Sepis vs Cardiogenic Shock- Patients with low SvO2 can be either fluid responsive in cases of hypovolemic shock or fluid unresponsive in cases of cardiogenic shock. In the study by Velissaris and ...