Best pre-ductal PaO2 prior to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as predictor of mortality in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a retrospective analysis of a Japanese database

ConclusionThe best PaO2 within 24  h after birth predicted mortality following ECMO initiation. This should be shared to families and caregivers to optimize the best interests of the infants with CDH.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research