Outcomes and risk factors of transported patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: An ECMO center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been proven to be a support method and technology for patients with cardiopulmonary failure. However, the transport of patients under ECMO support is challenging given the high-risk technical maneuvers and patient-care concerns involved. Herein, we examined the safety of ECMO during the transport of critically ill patients and its impact on mortality rates, to provide more secure and effective transport strategies in clinical practice.

Method

To assess the safety of ECMO patient transport, this study conducted a retrospective analysis on critically ill adults who required ECMO support and transport at the intensive care unit (ICU) center between 2017 and 2023. The study utilized standard ECMO transport protocols and c

SUBMITTER: Liu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11763234 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature