Open AccessOutcome of inter-hospital transfer of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Switzerland
Author(s) -
Markus J. Wilhelm,
D. Inderbitzin,
Diana Reser,
Maximilian Halbe,
Koen Van Tillburg,
Roland Albrecht,
Stefan M. Mller,
Urs Wenger,
Marco Maggiorini,
Alain Rudiger,
Dominique Béttex,
Reto Schpbach,
Alberto Weber,
Stefano Benussi,
Ludwig K. von Segesser,
Andreas J. Flammer,
Francesco Maisano,
Frank Ruschitzka
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
schweizerische medizinische wochenschrift
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0036-7672
DOI - 10.4414/smw.2019.20054
Subject(s) - medicine , extracorporeal membrane oxygenation , medical record , retrospective cohort study , heart transplantation , emergency medicine , surgery , transplantation
The first results of our ECMO transportation programme show its feasibility, safety and efficacy without on-site implant or on-transport complications or mortality. The favourable early survival may justify the large effort with respect to logistics, costs and manpower. With rising awareness, referring centres may increasingly consider this lifesaving option at an early stage, which may further improve outcomes.
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