Iatrogenic blood loss from phlebotomy during adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A retrospective cohort study.

Michael A MazzeffiDavid MillerAngela WangVenkat KothandaramanDustin MoneyBrian ClouseAkram M ZaaqoqNicholas Teman

Published in: Transfusion (2024)

Phlebotomy for laboratory testing is a significant source of blood loss during ECMO in adults. Comprehensive patient blood management for adult ECMO patients should include strategies to reduce laboratory testing and/or phlebotomy volume during ECMO.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory failure
end stage renal disease
mechanical ventilation
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
case report
young adults
childhood cancer