Gaseous Nitric Oxide-Cangrelor Combination to Prevent Clots in Extracorporeal Life Support System
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
1-1-2024
Journal
The Journal of surgical research
Volume
293
DOI
10.1016/j.jss.2023.09.004
Keywords
Anticoagulation; Extracorporeal life support
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to investigate the potential synergistic utility of a combination of gaseous nitric oxide (gNO)-intravenous Cangrelor as an effective pharmacological option for the prevention of thrombosis in an animal model of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) circuits. METHODS: 10 newborn lambs were placed on ECLS. 5 of them were administered a combination of gNO and intravenous Cangrelor. The remaining 5 were not administered any anticoagulant. The primary end point was duration of ECLS without clot formation. The secondary outcome measure was the absolute maximum transmembrane pressure gradient. RESULTS: The mean duration of ECLS were 168 min (standard deviation 224.98 min) in the control group and 402 min (standard deviation 287.5 min) in the experimental group (P = 0.17). The peak trans-oxygenator pressure difference was 43 mm Hg (standard deviation 23 mm Hg) in the control group and 62 mm Hg (standard deviation 71 mm Hg) in the experimental group(P = 0.64). Two animals in the experimental group were supported up to 12 h without clot formation. Clot formation in the experimental group occurred after placement of the cannulae but prior to initiation of ECLS flows after cannulation. CONCLUSIONS: A combination of gNO and Cangrelor is prevents clot formation in an experimental animal model when administered through a clean clot-free circuit. However, the combination s ineffective when there are pre-existing clots in the circuit. A bolus of anticoagulation prior to cannulation is needed prior to testing this combination in future studies with a larger sample size.
APA Citation
Ramakrishnan, Karthik; Turner, Joel; Desai, Manan; Tongut, Aybala; and Nuskowski, Mark, "Gaseous Nitric Oxide-Cangrelor Combination to Prevent Clots in Extracorporeal Life Support System" (2024). GW Authored Works. Paper 3515.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/3515
Department
Pediatrics