Neuromonitoring in the neonatal ECMO patient

Utilization of extraocorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become increasingly widespread as a bridging therapy for neonates with severe, reversible respiratory or cardiac diseases. While significant risks remain, due to advances in medical and surgical management, overall mortality has decreased. However, short and long-term neurological morbidity has remained high. Therefore, increasing attention has been focused on multimodal neuromonitoring to track and optimally, minimize or prevent intracranial injury.

Source: Seminars in Perinatology - February 2, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Nan Lin, John Flibotte, Daniel J. Licht Source Type: research