Dynamic decline of lymphocytes predicts extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-related infections: a retrospective observational study.

Tong HaoChenhui JinDingji HuChangde WuYike ZhuJianfeng XieLili HuangJingyuan XuWei ChangLing LiuFengmei GuoHaibo QiuYi YangSongqiao Liu

Published in: Journal of thoracic disease (2024)

Patients supported by ECMO had a high risk of developing ECMO-related infection. The most common ECMO-related infection observed was VAP. A dynamic decrease in lymphocyte counts was significantly associated with an increased risk of ECMO-related infection.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory failure
peripheral blood
ejection fraction
mechanical ventilation
newly diagnosed
end stage renal disease
intensive care unit