Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Transport Safety-Regional and National Experiences and Literature Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) supports reversible respiratory failure when mechanical ventilation fails. Technological advances and specialized teams now enable ECMO initiation at referring centers, even for high-risk transports. This study aimed to evaluate the safety of pediatric patients on ECMO support during medical transfer, based on a single-center experience and a systematic review of the literature. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on all pediatric patients supported with ECMO transferred from regional hospitals to our university hospital (January 2023-September 2025), focusing on transport-related mortality and morbidity. We also performed a systematic review of original articles (2015-2025) using the

SUBMITTER: Rosada-Kurasinska J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12897960 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature