Journal of pediatric surgery
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Multicenter Study
Determinants of survival and resource utilization for pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the United States 1997-2009.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains a vital therapy for children requiring cardiopulmonary support. ⋯ While LOS for ECMO has decreased over time, TC has increased steadily. Improved survival is found in boys and patients at large or urban teaching hospitals. CDH, CCCA, and RDS portend poor survival outcomes as indicators for ECMO.