Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Postcardiotomy Pediatric Patients —15 Years of Experience Outside Europe and North America

Conclusion Satisfactory results can be achieved in pediatric patients by using ECMO support for postoperative cardiac and pulmonary failure refractory to medical management. Prolonged ECMO support, renal failure, and stroke are risk of mortality. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Cardiovascular Source Type: research