Post cardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in pediatric patients: Results and neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Alessandro VarricaMauro CotzaMauro Lo RitoAngela SatrianoGiovanni CarboniAntonio SaracinoMatteo RealiMahmood HafdhullahMarco RanucciAlessandro GiambertiPublished in: Artificial organs (2024)
Elevated pre-implant lactate and elevated bilirubin levels during ECMO are major risk factors for mortality. E-CPR is the primary risk factor for brain injury. Follow-up revealed significant improvements in neurodevelopmental outcomes.