Table 2.
Characteristics of ECMO
| Variable | Ulcera (11, 25.5%) | No ulcer (32, 74.5%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours on ECMO | 487.5 ± 366.2 | 113.5 ± 98.7 | 0.007 |
| ECMO indication | |||
| Respiratory | 4 (36.4) | 9 (28.1) | 0.709 |
| Cardiac | 3 (27.3) | 10 (31.3) | 1.000 |
| ECPR | 4 (36.4) | 13 (40.6) | 1.000 |
| Cannula location | |||
| Neck | 2 (18.3) | 15 (46.9) | 0.154 |
| Femoral | 4 (36.4) | 2 (6.3) | 0.029 |
| Central | 4 (36.4) | 15 (46.9) | 0.728 |
| Neck/femoral | 1 (9.1) | 0 (0.0) | 0.256 |
| ECMO type | |||
| VA | 8 (72.7) | 26 (81.3) | 0.672 |
| VV | 2 (18.2) | 5 (15.6) | 1.000 |
| VAV | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.1) | 1.000 |
| VVA | 1 (9.1) | 0 (0.0) | 0.256 |
Abbreviations: ECMO, extracorporeal membrance oxygenation; ECPR, extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation; VA, venoarterial; VAV, venoarterial venous; VV, venovenous; VVA, venovenous arterial.
a
Within the first 7 days of cannulation.