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ArticleCritical care explorations2026

Process Analysis of Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Referrals: An 8-Year Experience at a High-Volume Center.

Anna C Dermatidis, Tom W Bayer, Verena Varnholt, Svetlana Hetjens, Felix Dittgen, Alba Perez-Ortiz, Thomas Schaible

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Anna C DermatidisDepartment of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
Tom W BayerHeidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.
Verena VarnholtDepartment of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
Svetlana HetjensDepartment for Medical Statistics and Biomathematics, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
Felix DittgenDepartment of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
Alba Perez-OrtizDepartment of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
Thomas SchaibleDepartment of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.

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Abstract

objectivesTo evaluate neonatal and pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) referrals and transfers to a high-volume center and optimize the process of ECMO referrals and decision-making.

designThis retrospective study analyzed ECMO referrals, focusing on various patient parameters during the request, transport, use of ECMO, and outcome. Data were grouped into transferred and nontransferred neonates and children.

settingThis study analyzes ECMO referrals and transfers to the Clinic of Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care at an ECMO center between 2015 and 2023. PATIENTS: A total of 348 neonatal and pediatric ECMO referrals were included in the analysis.

interventionsNone. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN

resultsNeonates were transferred at a higher rate (79/189 patients, 41.8%) than pediatric patients (40/159 patients, 25.2%). The leading neonatal diagnoses (data available

conclusionsStructured referral processes, early telemedical contact, and standardized networks may improve ECMO outcomes and resource use. VIS and OI could be valuable tools for ECMO decision-making.

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Extracorporeal Membrane OxygenationPatient TransferReferral and ConsultationChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHernias, Diaphragmatic, CongenitalHospitals, High-VolumeHumansInfantInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, NeonatalIntensive Care Units, PediatricMaleMeconium Aspiration SyndromeRetrospective Studiesextracorporeal membrane oxygenationneonatologyoxygenation indexpediatric intensive caretelemedicine

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PMCPMC13236364

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