Table 4 Implantation data, parameters during ELS, complications and outcome
Variable | All patients (n= 52) | PECLA (n= 26) | vv-ECMO (n= 26) |
|---|---|---|---|
External ELS implantation | 25 (48) | 7 (26.9) | 18 (69.2) |
Percutaneous cannulation | 51 (98) | 25 (96) | 26 (100) |
Surgical cannula removal | 4 (7.7) | 4 (15.4) | 0 (0) |
Pre-ELS mechanical ventilation (days) | 3.2 ± 4.1 (0 to 21) | 3.7 ± 4.6 (0 to 21) | 2.6 ± 3.6 (0 to 16) |
Time from trauma to ELS (days) | 5.2 ± 7.7 (0 to 38) | 5.9 ± 8.1 (0 to 38) | 4.5 ± 7.3 (0 to 34) |
Duration of ELS (days) | 6.9 ± 3.6 (<1 to 19) | 7.6 ± 4 (<1 to 19) | 6.3 ± 3.1 (<1 to 13) |
Flow rate (l/minute) | 2.3 ± 0.9 (0.7 to 4.6) | 1.7 ± 0.5 (0.7 to 2.9) | 3 ± 0.6 (1.8 to 4.6) |
Duration of mechanical ventilation (days) | 18.4 ± 10.6 (1 to 51) | 18.7 ± 10.4 (1 to 49) | 18.1 ± 11 (1 to 51) |
Cannula-related complications | 8 (15.4) | 5 (19.2) | 3 (11.5) |
Renal-replacement therapy | 16 (30.8) | 9 (34.6) | 7 (26.9) |
ICU stay (days) | 22 (14 to 32) | 23 (18 to 35) | 17 (13 to 30) |
Hospital stay (days) | 25 (16 to 41) | 25 (21 to 39) | 24 (13 to 44) |
Surgical procedure | 45 (86.5) | 21 (80.8) | 24 (92.3) |
Thoracic surgical procedure | 8 (15.4) | 4 (15) | 4 (15.4) |
Surgery with ELS | 16 (30.8) | 6 (23.1) | 10 (38.5) |
Weaning from ELS | 44 (84.6) | 22 (85) | 22 (84.6) |
Death on ELS system | 8 (15.4) | 4 (15.4) | 4 (15.4) |
In-hospital mortality | 11 (21.2) | 6 (23.1) | 5 (19.2) |