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Review
. 2017 Oct;33(4):825-841.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2017.06.005. Epub 2017 Jul 29.

Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

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Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Christopher Loren Jenks et al. Crit Care Clin. 2017 Oct.

Abstract

Extracorporeal life support is a modified form of cardiopulmonary bypass. Experience in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has come largely from the neonatal population. Most centers have transitioned the ECMO pumps from roller pumps to centrifugal technology. Modes of support include venovenous for respiratory support and venoarterial for cardiac support. "Awake" ECMO is the trend with extubation and tracheostomy on the rise. Fluid overload is common and managed with diuretics or hemofiltration. Nutrition is important and provided enterally or via total parenteral nutrition. Overall survival for pediatric cardiac and respiratory ECMO has remained at approximately 50% to 60%.

Keywords: Centrifugal technology; Fluid overload; Nutrition; Pediatric extracorporeal life support; Pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

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