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C.4 Neurologic injury in pediatric patients cannulated for rescue extracorporeal life support

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 May 2024

SG Buttle
Affiliation:
(Calgary)*
K Woodward
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
L Foster
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
P Yee
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
A Kirton
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
S Jamal
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
A Mineyko
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
J Blackwood
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
MJ Esser
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
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Abstract

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Background: Historical literature suggests the risk of neurologic injury in children supported by extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is between 10-20%, however recent studies suggest the incidence may be much higher. Methods: The Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) Rescue ECLS program cannulates patients who are then transferred to the partner program at Stollery Children’s Hospital. Data was systematically collected from all patients cannulated for Rescue ECLS at ACH October 2011 and May 2023. Neuroimaging (CT, MR) performed after cannulation was reviewed for evidence of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes and hypoxic-ischemic brain injury. Results: Seventy-one patients were included in the Rescue ECLS cohort. Median age at cannulation was 1.74 years (range 0-17.6 years, 51% female). Survival to hospital discharge was 65%. Primary indication for ECLS included cardiac (42%), respiratory (33.3%), extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR; 23.2%) and trauma (1.4%). Seventy four percent of the cohort underwent neuroimaging, of whom 67% had evidence of neurologic injury including stroke (ischemic 67%; hemorrhagic 50%) or hypoxic-ischemic injury (33%). Risk of neurologic injury did not differ by indication for ECLS. Conclusions: Neuroimaging abnormalities are present in most pediatric patients imaged post-cannulation for Rescue ECLS. Further research into modifiable risk factors for specific ECLS-related brain injuries may help to improve outcomes for survivors.

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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation