PCO2 ELSO (Extracorporeal Life Support Organization)

Association Between Early Change in PaCO2 After ECMO Initiation and Neurological Outcome in Newborns

Investigation of the association between PaCO2 change after extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) initiation and neurological outcome and mortality in neonates treated by ECMO for respiratory failure.

Retrospective analysis of the ELSO database investigating the association between the change of PCO2 value after ECMO start and the risk of acute neurological event under ECMO defined by the onset of cerebral bleeding and/or ischemic stroke and/or clinical or electrical seizure and/or brain death.

Inclusion Criteria :

• Support by ECMO for respiratory indication

Exclusion Criteria :

• None