Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for COVID-19: An evolving experience through multiple waves.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has shown variable results in COVID-19 pneumonia however, some evidence supports benefit. Here we compare our institution's ECMO outcomes across multiple waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

All patients who received ECMO for COVID-19 between March 1, 2020, and March 1, 2021, were reviewed. Patients received venovenous (VV) or right ventricular assist device (RVAD/ECMO) ECMO. Early (March 1-July 6, 2020, Era 1) and late (July 7, 2020-March 1, 2021, Era 2) pandemic RVAD/ECMO patients were compared.

Results

Fifty-four patients received ECMO of which 16 (29.6%) patients received VV ECMO and 38 (70.4%) RVAD/ECMO. Median age was 53.0 years, body mass index 36.1 kg/m² , 41.2% female, and 49% Caucasian. The

SUBMITTER: Smith NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9538401 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature