Long-term survival and costs following extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in critically ill children-a population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used to provide temporary cardiorespiratory support to critically ill children. While short-term outcomes and costs have been evaluated in this population, less is known regarding long-term survival and costs. METHODS:Population-based cohort study from Ontario, Canada (October 1, 2009 to March 31, 2017), of pediatric patients (< 18 years of age) receiving ECMO, identified through the use of an ECMO procedural code. Outcomes were identified through linkage to provincial health databases. Primary outcome was survival, measured to hospital discharge, as well as at 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years following ECMO initiation. We evaluated total patient costs in the first year following ECMO. RESULTS:We analyzed 342 pediatric patients. Mean age

SUBMITTER: Fernando SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7137509 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature