Knowledge gaps and research priorities in adult veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This scoping review aims to identify and describe knowledge gaps and research priorities in veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO).

Methods

An expert panel was recruited consisting of eight international experts from different backgrounds. First, a list of priority topics was made. Second, the panel developed structured questions using population, intervention, comparison and outcomes (PICO) format. All PICOs were scored and prioritized. For every selected PICO, a structured literature search was performed.

Results

After an initial list of 49 topics, eight were scored as high-priority. For most of these selected topics, current literature is limited to observational studies, mainly consisting of retrospective cohorts. Only for ECPR and ant

SUBMITTER: Raasveld SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9691798 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature