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Review
. 2020 Feb 21:8:50.
doi: 10.3389/fped.2020.00050. eCollection 2020.

ECMO for Neonatal Sepsis in 2019

Warwick Wolf Butt  1   2   3 , Roberto Chiletti  1   2
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Review

ECMO for Neonatal Sepsis in 2019

Warwick Wolf Butt et al. Front Pediatr. .

Abstract

Sepsis and septic shock in newborns causes mortality and morbidity depending on the organism and primary site. ECMO provides cardiorespiratory support to allow adequate organ perfusion during the time for antibiotics and source control surgery (if needed) to occur. ECMO mode and cannulation site vary depending on support required and local preference. Earlier and more aggressive use of ECMO can improve survival.

Keywords: ECMO; infection; neonate; sepsis; shock.

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Stained myocardial section in a neonate and a 12 year old at same magnification.
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