The interplay of inflammation and coagulation in COVID-19 Patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Bleeding and thrombosis are common complications during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support for COVID-19 patients. We sought to examine the relationship between inflammatory status, coagulation effects, and observed bleeding and thrombosis in patients receiving venovenous (VV) ECMO for COVID-19 respiratory failure.

Study design

Cross-sectional cohort study.

Settings

Quaternary care institution.

Patients

The study period from April 1, 2020, to January 1, 2021, we included all patients with confirmed COVID-19 who received VV ECMO support.

Intervention

None.

Measurements and main results

Thirty-two patients were supported with VV ECMO during the study period, and 17 patients (53%) survived to hospital discharge. The ECMO nons

SUBMITTER: Zaaqoq A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9931882 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature