Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Pediatric Burn Patients: Is It Worth the Risk?*
Conclusions:
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation could be considered as an additional level of support for the pediatric burn population, especially in the setting of respiratory failure. Additional studies are necessary to determine the optimal timing of cannulation and other patient characteristics that may impact outcomes.
Source: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Extracorporeal Support Source Type: research
More News: Bleeding | Burns | Cardiology | Gastroenterology | Heart | Pediatrics | Respiratory Medicine | Study