Mortality on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Evaluation of independent risk factors and causes of death during venoarterial and venovenous support.

Johannes DeinzerAlois PhilippLukasz KmiecJing LiSigrid WiesnerSebastian BlechaWalter PetermichlMatthias LubnowDaniele CamboniChristof SchmidAndrea Stadlbauer

Published in: Perfusion (2023)

Even in highly experienced centers, ECMO mortality remains high and occurs mainly on support or 24 h after its termination. The causes of death differ between VV and VA ECMO, depending on the underlying diseases responsible for the need of extracorporeal support.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
risk factors
respiratory failure
cardiovascular events
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes