Comparison of membrane lung function at different altitudes: A prospective two-center study in Xining and Beijing
June 2026
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has expanded significantly, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but membrane lung (ML) function at high altitudes remains unexplored. This...
ECMO training for pediatric critical care: Nationwide pre–post evaluation of an integrated didactic-and-simulation course from China
June 2026
To evaluate knowledge gain associated with an integrated Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) training course combining didactic teaching and simulation, and to explore factors associated with...
The adsorptive property of HA380 hemoperfusion in inflammation alleviation during cardiopulmonary bypass
June 2026
Clinically, the inflammation induced by cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with a higher incidence of severe complications and mortality. Based on the absorptive property of hemoperfusion, it...
Hypothermia exacerbates kidney injury during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation
June 2026
Kidney injury is one of the most common complications of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), yet the renoprotective effects of temperature management during ECPR remain inconclusive....
A novel flow-controlled transaortic catheter venting (TACV) strategy for LV decompression in VA-ECMO: A case report
June 2026
Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides crucial circulatory and respiratory support in refractory cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest. However, peripheral VA-ECMO increases...
Evidence-Based Clinical Applications of Minimal Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation: From Pathophysiological Protection to a Precision Perfusion Platform
Available online 10 June 2026
Conventional cardiopulmonary bypass (cCPB) remains fundamental to modern cardiac surgery, yet its associated hemodilution, blood–air interaction, inflammatory activation, coagulation disturbance, and...
One-Stage Repair of Aortopulmonary Window with Interrupted Aortic Arch in a Neonate:A Case Report
Available online 1 June 2026
Interrupted aortic arch with aortopulmonary window is a rare congenital entity that is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Herein, we describe a successful one-stage surgical correction in...
Medical-Engineering Integrated Education: A Narrative Review of International Paradigms and Chinese Challenges, with a Proposal for a Clinically Oriented, Case-Based Interdisciplinary Paradigm
Available online 28 May 2026
Medical–engineering integrated education has become increasingly important as modern healthcare relies more heavily on technology-intensive systems, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation-oriented...
IN MEMORY OF A MENTOR: Dr. Robert Bartlett
Available online 22 May 2026
Safety and Efficacy of OASSIST ECMO System: A First-in-Human, Multi-Center, Clinical Trial
Available online 12 May 2026
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides respiratory and circulatory support in patients with severe cardiorespiratory failure. As ECMO technology advances, portability has become an important...