Key result
Cardiac catheterization was performed safely in 9 children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, with 0 catheterization-related complications or deaths, despite 6 overall deaths.
Why the study?
Is cardiac catheterization safe and effective in children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation?
Observational (n=9)
Is cardiac catheterization safe and effective in children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation?
Diagnostic cardiac catheterization and atrial septostomy can be performed safely in children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to decompress the left heart.
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Supports feasibility of catheterization in pediatric ECMO; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Ettedgui et al. (1996) conducted an observational in Cardiopulmonary failure requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (n=9). Cardiac catheterization was evaluated on Catheterization-related complications or deaths. Cardiac catheterization was performed safely in 9 children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, with 0 catheterization-related complications or deaths, despite 6 overall deaths.
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