Bibliometric analysis of pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygen literature

Abstract

Aim: Consistent innovation is essential given the crucial necessity of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients with respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses that are life-threatening. In the literature so far no bibliometric analysis on pediatric ECMO has been done. We aim to undertake a bibliometric review of the ECMO literature to inform evidence-based innovation, emphasizing key trends and advancements in pediatric ECMO. Materials and Methods: The Web of Science (WoS) database was used to retrieve articles about pediatric ECMO that were published between 1970 and 2022, and these articles were then examined using statistical and bibliometric techniques. Effective analysis and trending topics were identified using network visualization maps. Results: The search for pediatric ECMO literature turned up 726 documents. The publications received 7984 total citations, with an average of 11 citations per publication. The Hirsch (H)-Index was 45, and articles made up 55.51% of the publications. The pediatric ECMO papers received an average of 18.03 citations per article, for a total of 7267 and with 44 H-index. The highest publishing year was 2020 (n=80). The majority of the articles (67.906%) originated in the United States. The other top 5 nations were Canada (4.132%), Italy (3.581%), Australia (3.168%), China (3.030%), and Germany (2.893%). Conclusion: This article can be a useful resource for investigators concerning global output for pediatric ECMO use. The United States ranked first in the number of publications and citations. With the increasing number of publications and implementation, ECMO needs to become more widespread around the world.