Table 3.
A comparison of patient factors between those who survived and those died after VV-ECMO cannulation.
| Patients who Survived (n = 28) | Patients who Died (n = 32) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Factors | |||
| Age (years) | |||
| Mean (SD) | 38.6 (11.2) | 50.1 (9.7) | <0.001 |
| Sex: n (%) | |||
| Male | 17 (60.7) | 24 (75.0) | 0.2 |
| Female | 11 (39.3) | 8 (25.0) | |
| BMI | |||
| Mean (SD) | 37.5 (10.0) | 34.8 (7.8) | 0.2 |
| Race: n (%) | |||
| Latino | 10 (35.7) | 9 (28.1) | 0.1 |
| African-American | 8 (28.6) | 3 (9.4) | |
| Caucasian | 9 (32.1) | 18 (56.3) | |
| Other | 1 (3.6) | 2 (6.3) | |
| Charleson Comorbidity Index: | |||
| Median (IQR) | 0 (0–1) | 1 (0–2.5) | 0.002 |
| Clinical Status | |||
| Number of Days of Intubation Prior to Cannulation | |||
| Mean Days (SD) | 2.2 (3.2) | 3.9 (3.8) | 0.08 |
| Number of Days of Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation + Intubation Prior to Cannulation | |||
| Mean Days (SD) | 5.4 (9.1) | 9.1 (8.5) | 0.1 |
| Number of Days on ECMO Circuit | |||
| Mean (SD) | 7.3 (3.2) | 12.8 (6.6) | <0.001 |
| P:F Ratio at Cannulation | |||
| Mean (SD) | 67.0 (34.2) | 61.7 (21.5) | 0.5 |