Effect of Platelet Transfusions on Extracorporeal Life Support Oxygenator’s Function

Autor: Madhuradhar Chegondi, Niranjan Vijayakumar, Aditya Badheka, Oliver Karam
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Pediatrics, Vol 10 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2296-2360
DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.826477
Popis: ObjectiveBleeding is a common complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), leading to increased mortality. Since one of its main complications is bleeding, platelet transfusions are frequently prescribed for children on ECMO. However, there is currently very little information on the effect of platelet transfusions on the function of the ECMO oxygenator. Our objective was to describe the effect of platelet transfusions on oxygenator function.MethodsIn this retrospective study, we included all children (
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