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2024

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Analysis Of Ecmo Usage In Trauma Patients At A Major Level 1 Trauma Center, April Miller, Megan Post, Crescens Pellachia, John Bini Jan 2024

Analysis Of Ecmo Usage In Trauma Patients At A Major Level 1 Trauma Center, April Miller, Megan Post, Crescens Pellachia, John Bini

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

INTRODUCTION: ECMO has been used for decades in patients where adequate oxygenation could not be achieved using traditional efforts. Despite its increasing use in the trauma setting, there is a lack of published data to support its use and safety. This review will seek to answer among trauma patients who receive ECMO what their common demographics, injuries, co-morbidities, outcomes and adverse events are. METHODS: This is a single-center retrospective chart review conducted at an Level 1 trauma center between 2020 and 2023. Designation as trauma and ECMO utilization were the inclusion criteria. Patients under age 18 and non-trauma ECMO patients …