Role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in children with sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The benefits of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children with sepsis remain controversial. Current guidelines on management of septic shock in children recommend consideration of ECMO as salvage therapy. We sought to review peer-reviewed publications on effectivenes...

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Main Authors: Kollengode Ramanathan, Nicholas Yeo, Peta Alexander, Lakshmi Raman, Ryan Barbaro, Chuen Seng Tan, Luregn J. Schlapbach, Graeme MacLaren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-03418-z