Cannula and circuit management in peripheral extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: An international survey of 45 countries.

ABSTRACT: Effective and safe practices during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) including infection precautions and securement of lines (cannulas and circuits) are critical to prevent life-threatening patient complications, yet little is known about the practices of bedside clinicians and data to support best practice is lacking. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify and describe common line-related practices for patients supported by peripheral ECMO worldwide and to highlight any gaps for further investigation. An electronic survey was conducted to examine common line practices for patients managed on peripheral ECMO. Responses were obtained from 45 countries with the majority from the United States (n = 181) and United Kingdom (n = 32). Standardised infection precautions includ

SUBMITTER: Bull T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6936833 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature