Epidemiology, outcomes, and three-year quality of life in patients supported with VV-ECMO for critical COVID-19 infection

Key Points

• Three-year mortality reached 33.3%, highlighting significant risk among patients supported with VV-ECMO.
• Impairments in physical health were reported, but mental health remains on par with the general population.
• This observational analysis examines quality of life outcomes post-VV-ECMO for critical COVID-19 infection.
• The findings underline the need to address physical health impairments while maintaining mental health support.