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Peña-López Y, Machado MC, Rello J. Infection in ECMO patients: Changes in epidemiology, diagnosis and prevention. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2024; 43:101319. [PMID: 37925153 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2023.101319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
Abstract
Patients with prolonged duration of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support (ECMO) are a vulnerable population for sepsis, particularly ventilator-associated pneumonia and bloodstream infections. Rates differ between venous-arterial and venous-venous ECMO patients and according to the cannulation technique used. The presence of particular organisms depends on local epidemiology, antibiotic exposure, and the duration of the intervention; patients undergoing ECMO for more than three weeks present a high risk of persistent candidemia. Recognizing predisposing factors, and establishing the best preventive interventions and therapeutic choices are critical to optimizing the management of these complications. Infection control practices, including shortening the period of the indwelling devices, and reducing antibiotic exposure, must be followed meticulously. Innovations in oxygenator membranes require an updated approach. Hand hygiene and avoiding breaking the circuit-oxygenator sterility are cornerstones. ECMO management would benefit from clearer definitions, optimization of infection control strategies, and updated infectious clinical practice guidelines.
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- Yolanda Peña-López
- Clinical Research/Epidemiology in Pneumonia&Sepsis (CRIPS), Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinical Research/Epidemiology in Pneumonia&Sepsis (CRIPS), Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain; Formation, Recherche, Evaluation (FOREVA), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes, Nîmes, France
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Geetha S, Verma N, Chakole V. A Comprehensive Review of Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The Lifeline in Critical Moments. Cureus 2024; 16:e53275. [PMID: 38435953 PMCID: PMC10905309 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has evolved into a pivotal intervention in critical care, offering a lifeline for patients facing severe respiratory or cardiac failure. This review provides a comprehensive exploration of ECMO, spanning its definition and historical background to its contemporary advancements and ongoing impact in critical care. The versatility of ECMO in addressing diverse critical conditions, careful patient selection criteria, and the nuanced management of complications are discussed. Advances in technology, including miniaturization, novel circuit designs, and the integration of remote monitoring, showcase the evolving landscape of ECMO. The review underscores the ongoing impact of ECMO in improving survival rates, enhancing mobility, and enabling remote expertise. As a symbol of hope and innovation, ECMO's lifesaving potential is evident in its ability to navigate the complexities of critical care and redefine the boundaries of life support interventions.
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- Sindhu Geetha
- Anaesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Anaesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Anaesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Bai Y, Li M, Chen S, Zhang Z, Huang X, Xia J, Zhan Q. Incidence, outcomes and risk factors of barotrauma in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for acute respiratory distress syndrome. Respir Med 2023; 213:107248. [PMID: 37080477 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2023.107248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients are provided a lung rest strategy during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment, the exact conditions of barotrauma is unclear. Therefore, we analyzed the epidemiology and risk factors for barotrauma in ARDS patients using ECMO in a single, large ECMO center in China. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on 127 patients with ARDS received veno-venous (VV) ECMO who met the Berlin definition. The epidemiology and risk factors for barotrauma during ECMO were analyzed. RESULTS Among 127 patients with ARDS treated with ECMO, barotrauma occurred in 24 (18.9%) during ECMO and 9 (7.1%) after ECMO decannulation, mainly in the late stage of ARDS (75%) and ≥8 days during ECMO (54.2%). Univariate and multivariate analyses showed that younger ARDS patients (OR = 0.953, 95%CI 0.923-0.983, p = 0.003) and those with pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) (OR = 3.15, 95%CI 1.070-9.271, p = 0.037), elevated body temperature after establishing ECMO (OR = 2.997, 95%CI 1.325-6.779, p = 0.008) and low platelet count after establishing ECMO (OR = 0.985, 95%CI 0.972-0.998, p = 0.02) had an increased risk of barotrauma during ECMO. There was no difference in ventilator parameters between patients with and without barotrauma. Barotrauma during ECMO was mainly related to the etiology of the disease and disease state. CONCLUSION There is a high incidence of barotrauma in ARDS patients during ECMO, even after ECMO decannulation. Young age, PJP, elevated body temperature and low platelet count after establishing ECMO are risk factors of barotrauma, and those patients should be closely monitored by imaging, especially in the late stage of ARDS.
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- Yu Bai
- Graduate School, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Graduate School, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Heng X, Cai P, Yuan Z, Peng Y, Luo G, Li H. Efficacy and safety of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for burn patients: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. BURNS & TRAUMA 2023; 11:tkac056. [PMID: 36873286 PMCID: PMC9977350 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkac056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Respiratory and circulatory dysfunction are common complications and the leading causes of death among burn patients, especially in severe burns and inhalation injury. Recently, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been increasingly applied in burn patients. However, current clinical evidence is weak and conflicting. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of ECMO in burn patients. METHODS A comprehensive search of PubMed, Web of Science and Embase from inception to 18 March 2022 was performed to identify clinical studies on ECMO in burn patients. The main outcome was in-hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes included successful weaning from ECMO and complications associated with ECMO. Meta-analysis, meta-regression and subgroup analyses were conducted to pool the clinical efficacy and identify influencing factors. RESULTS Fifteen retrospective studies with 318 patients were finally included, without any control groups. The commonest indication for ECMO was severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (42.1%). Veno-venous ECMO was the commonest mode (75.29%). Pooled in-hospital mortality was 49% [95% confidence interval (CI) 41-58%] in the total population, 55% in adults and 35% in pediatrics. Meta-regression and subgroup analysis found that mortality significantly increased with inhalation injury but decreased with ECMO duration. For studies with percentage inhalation injury ≥50%, pooled mortality (55%, 95% CI 40-70%) was higher than in studies with percentage inhalation injury <50% (32%, 95% CI 18-46%). For studies with ECMO duration ≥10 days, pooled mortality (31%, 95% CI 20-43%) was lower than in studies with ECMO duration <10 days (61%, 95% CI 46-76%). In minor and major burns, pooled mortality was lower than in severe burns. Pooled percentage of successful weaning from ECMO was 65% (95% CI 46-84%) and inversely correlated with burn area. The overall rate of ECMO-related complications was 67.46%, and infection (30.77%) and bleedings (23.08%) were the two most common complications. About 49.26% of patients required continuous renal replacement therapy. CONCLUSIONS ECMO seems to be an appropriate rescue therapy for burn patients despite the relatively high mortality and complication rate. Inhalation injury, burn area and ECMO duration are the main factors influencing clinical outcomes.
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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Kopanczyk R, Lester J, Long MT, Kossbiel BJ, Hess AS, Rozycki A, Nunley DR, Habib A, Taylor A, Awad H, Bhatt AM. The Future of Cardiothoracic Surgical Critical Care Medicine as a Medical Science: A Call to Action. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 59:47. [PMID: 36676669 PMCID: PMC9867461 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59010047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Cardiothoracic surgical critical care medicine (CT-CCM) is a medical discipline centered on the perioperative care of diverse groups of patients. With an aging demographic and an increase in burden of chronic diseases the utilization of cardiothoracic surgical critical care units is likely to escalate in the coming decades. Given these projections, it is important to assess the state of cardiothoracic surgical intensive care, to develop goals and objectives for the future, and to identify knowledge gaps in need of scientific inquiry. This two-part review concentrates on CT-CCM as its own subspeciality of critical care and cardiothoracic surgery and provides aspirational goals for its practitioners and scientists. In part one, a list of guiding principles and a call-to-action agenda geared towards growth and promotion of CT-CCM are offered. In part two, an evaluation of selected scientific data is performed, identifying gaps in CT-CCM knowledge, and recommending direction to future scientific endeavors.
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- Rafal Kopanczyk
- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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Cassara CM, Long MT, Dollerschell JT, Chae F, Hall DJ, Demiralp G, Stampfl MJ, Bernardoni B, McCarthy DP, Glazer JM. Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Narrative Review and Establishment of a Sustainable Program. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58121815. [PMID: 36557017 PMCID: PMC9781756 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58121815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The rates of survival with functional recovery for out of hospital cardiac arrest remain unacceptably low. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) quickly resolves the low-flow state of conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) providing valuable perfusion to end organs. Observational studies have shown an association with the use of ECPR and improved survivability. Two recent randomized controlled studies have demonstrated improved survival with functional neurologic recovery when compared to CCPR. Substantial resources and coordination amongst different specialties and departments are crucial for the successful implementation of ECPR. Standardized protocols, simulation based training, and constant communication are invaluable to the sustainability of a program. Currently there is no standardized protocol for the post-cannulation management of these ECPR patients and, ideally, upcoming studies should aim to evaluate these protocols.
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- Chris M. Cassara
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-608-263-8100
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 370 W. 9th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792, USA
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Andrei S, Nguyen M, Berthoud V, Durand B, Duclos V, Morgant MC, Bouchot O, Bouhemad B, Guinot PG. Determinants of Arterial Pressure of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in Patients Supported by Veno-Arterial ECMO. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11175228. [PMID: 36079158 PMCID: PMC9457238 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11175228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background: The present study aimed to assess the determinants of arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) and carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in the early phase of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) support. Even though the guidelines considered both the risks of hypoxemia and hyperoxemia during ECMO support, there are a lack of data concerning the patients supported by VA ECMO. Methods: This is a retrospective, monocentric, observational cohort study in a university-affiliated cardiac intensive care unit. Hemodynamic parameters, ECMO parameters, ventilator settings, and blood gas analyses were collected at several time points during the first 48 h of VA ECMO support. For each timepoint, the blood samples were drawn simultaneously from the right radial artery catheter, VA ECMO venous line (before the oxygenator), and from VA ECMO arterial line (after the oxygenator). Univariate followed by multivariate mixed-model analyses were performed for longitudinal data analyses. Results: Forty-five patients with femoro-femoral peripheral VA ECMO were included. In multivariate analysis, the patients' PaO2 was independently associated with QEC, FDO2, and time of measurement. The patients' PaCO2 was associated with the sweep rate flow and the PpreCO2. Conclusions: During acute VA ECMO support, the main determinants of patient oxygenation are determined by VA ECMO parameters.
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- Stefan Andrei
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Dijon University Medical Centre, F-21000 Dijon, France
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-38-029-3031
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Dijon University Medical Centre, F-21000 Dijon, France
- LNC UMR1231, University of Burgundy and Franche-Comté, F-21000 Dijon, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Dijon University Medical Centre, F-21000 Dijon, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Dijon University Medical Centre, F-21000 Dijon, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Dijon University Medical Centre, F-21000 Dijon, France
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, Dijon University Hospital, F-21000 Dijon, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Dijon University Medical Centre, F-21000 Dijon, France
- LNC UMR1231, University of Burgundy and Franche-Comté, F-21000 Dijon, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Dijon University Medical Centre, F-21000 Dijon, France
- LNC UMR1231, University of Burgundy and Franche-Comté, F-21000 Dijon, France
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