Analysis explores the effectiveness of ECPR in pediatric cardiac arrest, highlighting necessary data collection and guidelines.
Responsible expansion of ECPR requires acknowledgement of existing knowledge gaps, investment in thorough collection of prospective data including neurologic and quality-of-life outcomes, and development of clearer institutional frameworks for candidacy. Aligning eagerness for this rescue modality with scientific objectivity is critical to ensure ECPR aligns with the best interests of children, families, and healthcare systems.
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