Table 3 The most common complication observed in our cohort was necessity for several puncture attempts, followed by erroneous placement of ECMO cannulas. The observed complications are neither traceable to transport or the reduced team size. Time point of observed complication (prior to vs. during transport) is indicated in parentheses in column one
Complication | Occurrence in regard to transport | Total number, %of all patients |
|---|---|---|
Cardiac arrest with ROSC | prior | 4, 2.4% |
Erroneous arterial cannulation | prior | 1, 0,5% |
Erroneous placement of cannula | prior | 4, 2.4% |
Arterial puncture instead of vein | prior | 3, 1.8% |
multiple puncture attempts | prior | 7, 4.2% |
Hemodynamic instability during transport | during | 1, 0.5% |
Bilateral pneumothorax with hemodynamic instability | during | 1, 0.5% |
SpO2 loss, ventilator associated problems | during | 1, 0.5% |
Death during or prior to implementation | prior | 4, 2.4% |
Overall number of severe complications | 26, 15.6% |