Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in trauma: a single-center retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Globally, trauma is a leading cause of death in young adults. The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the trauma population remains controversial due to the limited published research. This study aimed to analyze 30-day survival of all the trauma ECMO patients at our center, with respect to injury severity score (ISS) and new injury severity score (NISS).

Methods

We performed a retrospective analysis of all trauma patients receiving ECMO support at a Level 1 trauma center in Sweden between 1997 and 2019.

Results

A total of 53 trauma patients received ECMO support. 85% were male; the median age was 24, with interquartile range (IQR) 17-44 years. More than 70% were multi-trauma patients. The mean NISS and ISS were 50 (IQR:34-57) and 42 (IQR:33-5

SUBMITTER: Ahlqvist M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11772380 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature