Journal of pediatric surgery
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a lifesaving modality in the treatment of pediatric patients with burns and respiratory failure.
Several case series have described successful utilization of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for the treatment of pediatric burn patients with respiratory failure. This study examines the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry experience in the treatment of these patients. ⋯ Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation can be a lifesaving modality for pediatric burn patients with respiratory failure. Survival is comparable to the reported survival of non-burn-related pulmonary failure pediatric patients requiring ECMO.