Table 2

Characteristics of studies reporting on pediatric ECMO in trauma

Author (year)Center, countryStudy designStudy periodSize (n)ECMO type
Watson et al (2017)5Duke, USARetrospective cohort2007–201136NA
Skarda et al (2012)1University of Utah, USACase series2010–201232 VA, 1 VV
Fortenberry et al (2003)8Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, USACase series1991–200151 VA, 4 VV
Steiner et al (1991)4Ochsner Clinic and Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, Medical College of Virginia, University of Chicago, USACase seriesNA1414 VA
  • ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; NA, not available; VA, venoarterial; VV, veno-venous.