Characteristics and outcomes of ECMO cannula-related infections: a European multicenter retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Only few data regarding epidemiology and management of ECMO cannula-related infections (ECMO-CRIs) exist. The aim of our study was to describe their epidemiology and prognosis, and to evaluate factors associated with outcome.

Methods

We performed a multicenter retrospective study in 12 European ICUs, including patients with ECMO-CRI, defined as a clinical suspicion plus a positive bacterial sample of ECMO-cannulation site. Primary objective was to describe ECMO-CRI characteristics and outcomes. Secondary objectives were to evaluate the rates of infection recurrence, their risk factors, and to evaluate the impact of antimicrobial treatment duration on outcome.

Results

During the study period, 109 patients with ECMO-CRI (78 having concomitant positive blood cu

SUBMITTER: Ortuno S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11926307 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature