Australia and New Zealand Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Audit 2005

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a means of artificially performing the function of the human lung and/or heart outside the body. Its use is escalating in a wide range of clinical settings in the adult population without evidence or guidelines to support this practice.

This study involves a nationwide questionnaire which has two components. The initial pilot survey will attempt to identify all institutions currently practicing ECMO or those intending to do so in the future, and are willing to participate in prospective data collection. The second phase will involve a monthly survey of these centres regarding the extent of ECMO use, practice details implemented, and outcome data.

It is hoped that the collection of this information will later assist in the development of guidelines for this expensive and presently unsubstantiated practice, together with the construction of appropriate training programs for staff.

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Key information

Conditions

Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases Infarction Ischemia Lung Diseases Myocardial Infarction Myocardial Ischemia Necrosis Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Respiration Disorders Respiratory Distress Syndrome Respiratory Insufficiency Respiratory Tract Diseases Shock Shock, Cardiogenic Vascular Diseases

Age range

16 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Alfred Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients receiving ECMO in Australia and New Zealand

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bayside Health

Other Gov

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2004
Primary completion: 2006
Study completion: 2006
First posted: Sep 12, 2005
Registry last updated: Mar 10, 2014

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