Protocol for the development of NHMRC-endorsed guidelines for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation using GRADE methodology.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The last 15 years have seen a rapid expansion in the use of extracorporeal life support. ECMO has evolved from a rescue treatment available in a few expert centres to an organ support modality for many forms of severe respiratory or cardiovascular failure. There is currently wide variation around the indications for, management of, and systems to support the practice of ECMO. There are few available guidelines on this topic; most have limitations and are not readily generalisable to the Australian or New Zealand healthcare systems.

Methods and analysis

This article aims to describe the processes that will be used to produce evidence-based guidelines on the use of ECMO in Australia and New Zealand. The protocol is informed by the National Health and Medical Resea

SUBMITTER: Newman SF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11915137 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature