Predictors of Intracranial Hemorrhage in ARDS Patients on ECMO

Predictors of Intracranial Hemorrhage in Critically Ill Patients With Acute Lung Failure (ARDS) on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

Intracranial hemorrhage is is a rare, but critical incident in patients with acute lung failure undergoing ECMO therapy. Predictors of intracranial hemorrhage are yet to be defined to identify patients at (high) risk. This retrospective analysis investigates the predictive value and validity of parameters and specific risk factors of critically ill ARDS patients treated with ECMO.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ARDS following Berlin definition (mild, moderate, severe)
• ECMO therapy (veno-venous cannulation)

Exclusion Criteria:

• ECMO, other than VV
• ICH at initiation of ECMO
• no cerebral CT scan at any time