Extracorporeal life support in paediatrics. Issue 1 (January 1993)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pearson, G A; Grant, J; Field, D; Sosnowski, A; Firmin, R K
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 68:Issue 1(1993)
• Page Start: 94
• Page End: 96
• Publication Date: 1993-01
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.68.1.94
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support technique based on modifications of heart-lung bypass technology. It is used to support severe but potentially reversible pulmonary or cardiopulmonary failure. There is increasing use of the technique for neonates and a return of interest in its use for adults. The number of non-neonatal paediatric patients receiving pulmonary support with ECMO worldwide is, however, small, and survival rates average less than 50%. Initial experience in 15 patients aged 3 months to 5 years with a high survival and low morbidity is reported.