ECMO use and mortality in adult patients with cardiogenic shock: a retrospective observational study in U.S. hospitals

ECMO use and mortality in adult patients with cardiogenic shock: a retrospective observational study in U.S. hospitals

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used in resuscitation of critically ill patients with documented improved survival. Few studies describe ECMO use in cardiogenic shock. This study examines ECMO use and identifies variables associated with mortality in pa...

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Main Authors: Rayan El Sibai, Rana Bachir, Mazen El Sayed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Extracorporeal circulation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Shock, cardiogenic
Emergency service, hospital
Resuscitation
Critical illness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12873-018-0171-8

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