Patient outcomes

OutcomeExtubated on ECMO (N = 14)Remained intubated on ECMO (N = 11)p-value
Tracheotomy0.026
        No14 (100%)7 (64%)
        Yes04 (36%)
Mode of non-invasive respiratory support at time of decannulation
        High flow9 (64%)N/A
        NC5 (36%)N/A
Ventilator settings
        PCVN/A6 (54%)
        CPAP/PSN/A5 (46%)
Death0.13
        No13 (93%)7 (64%)
        Yes1 (7%)4 (36%)
Reintubated0.23
        No11 (79%)11 (100%)
        Yes3 (21%)0
Days off Ventilator but on ECMO (group A)14 ± 8.5N/A
Days off ECMO but on the ventilator (group B)N/A8.3 ± 10

NC: nasal cannula; PCV: pressure control ventilation; CPAP/PS: continuous positive airway pressure/pressure support; ECMO: extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; N/A: not applicable