Red blood cell volume, but not platelet or plasma volume is associated with mortality in neonatal ECMO.

Jessica L GancarMolly C ShieldsLinda WiseJennifer L WallerBrian K Stansfield

Published in: Transfusion (2022)

RBC, but not platelet or plasma volume, is associated with mortality in neonates on ECMO. Our findings refute previous studies demonstrating an association between platelet volume and mortality for neonates on ECMO.

Keyphrases

red blood cell
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
cardiovascular events
risk factors
respiratory failure
low birth weight
cardiovascular disease
intensive care unit