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Article

Publication Date

9-1-2016

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This article has been peer reviewed. It is the authors' final version prior to publication in Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care

Volume 45, Issue 5, September/October 2016, Pages 449–453.

The published version is available at DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2016.06.004. Copyright © Elsevier

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is frequently observed after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) decannulation; however, these issues have not been investigated well in the past.

METHODS: Retrospective chart review was performed to identify post-ECMO SIRS phenomenon, defined by exhibiting 2/3 of the following criteria: fever, leukocytosis, and escalation of vasopressors. The patients were divided into 2 groups: patients with documented infections (Group I) and patients with true SIRS (Group TS) without any evidence of infection. Survival and pre-, intra- and post-ECMO risk factors were analyzed.

RESULTS: Among 62 ECMO survivors, 37 (60%) patients developed the post-ECMO SIRS phenomenon, including Group I (n = 22) and Group TS (n = 15). The 30-day survival rate of Group I and TS was 77% and 100%, respectively (p = 0.047), although risk factors were identical.

CONCLUSIONS: SIRS phenomenon after ECMO decannulation commonly occurs. Differentiating between the similar clinical presentations of SIRS and infection is important and will impact clinical outcomes.

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27425197

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