Safety of Interhospital Transport for Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenation Support
Abstract
Objectives Patients receiving extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO) support often have fragile conditions that make them susceptible to physiological deterioration during interhospital transport (IHT). This study aimed to assess the safety of IHT for ECMO-supported patients, utilizing a dedicated critical care transport team.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent IHT while receiving ECMO support in a metropolitan city between January 2016 and April 2024. The primary outcome was the occurrence of abnormal physiologic parameters during IHT, including hypotension (mean arterial pressure
Fields of Study & Subjects
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Prehospital Emergency Care
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Pages
- 1–7
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026
- Language
- EN