The development of multiorgan dysfunction in CDH-ECMO neonates is associated with the level of pre-ECMO support

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is the most common indication for neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), but mortality remains at 50%. Multiorgan failure can occur in 25% and has been linked to worse outcomes. We sought to examine the factors that would increase the risk of multiorgan dysfunction (MOD).

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 13, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Patrick T. Delaplain, Louis Ehwerhemuepha, Danh V. Nguyen, Matteo Di Nardo, Tim Jancelewicz, Saeed Awan, Peter T. Yu, Yigit S. Guner, ELSO CDH Interest Group Source Type: research