Abstract
Outcomes of Extracorporeal Life Support in Trauma
Highlights
The role of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in the management of acute respiratory failure of the trauma victim is not well defined
The National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) is a large aggregation of United States trauma registry data administered by the American College of Surgeons
Patients from centers that performed Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) were identified from the 2007-2009 NTDB using the procedure code 36822
Summary
The role of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in the management of acute respiratory failure of the trauma victim is not well defined. Retrospective cohort studies of trauma patients cared for at tertiary care referral centers report survival after ECLS ranging from 50-79% [21,22,23,24] These case reports, small case series, and retrospective reviews suggest a potential role for ECLS in the management of traumatically injured patients. The National Trauma Data Bank collects and maintains a large, detailed registry of de-identified trauma data voluntarily submitted from participating trauma centers The purpose of this analysis is to use a large national trauma database to characterize the use and outcomes of ECLS in trauma patients. Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is a lifesaving treatment for critically ill trauma patients with refractory cardiopulmonary failure The purpose of this analysis is to use a large national trauma database to characterize the use and outcomes of ECLS in trauma
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