Carboxyhemoglobin levels in children during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support: a retrospective study.

Satoshi KimuraBen GelbartRoberto ChilettiDavid StephensWarwick W Butt

Published in: Perfusion (2021)

Carboxyhemoglobin levels increased during ECMO support compared to the pre and post ECMO period. Younger age and longer ECMO duration were associated with COHb levels ⩾2%. Plasma hemoglobin weakly correlated with COHb level.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory failure
mechanical ventilation
young adults
intensive care unit