ECMO use and mortality in adult patients with cardiogenic shock: a retrospective observational study in U.S. hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used in resuscitation of critically ill patients with documented improved survival. Few studies describe ECMO use in cardiogenic shock. This study examines ECMO use and identifies variables associated with mortality in patients treated for cardiogenic shock in US hospitals.

Methods

A retrospective observational study of the US Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS) database of 2013 was conducted. Weighted visits for cardiogenic shock (discharge diagnosis) with ECMO use were included. Collected data was analyzed and variables associated with mortality were identified.

Results

A total of 922 weighted patients with cardiogenic shock and ECMO were included. Mean age was 50.8 years. They were more

SUBMITTER: El Sibai R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6031192 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature