Risk factors for complete recovery of adults after weaning from veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe acute respiratory failure: an analysis from adult patients in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry

ConclusionComplete recovery after veno-venous ECMO support is associated with the patient ’s baseline condition, ECMO duration, and ECMO-related complications. Respiratory ECMO should aim to increase both the survival and the quality of life after weaning from ECMO.
Source: Journal of Intensive Care - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research