Pre-ECMO Coagulopathy does not Increase the Occurrence of Hemorrhage during Extracorporeal Support

Abstract

Pre-ECMO coagulopathy was frequent in our cohort but did not increase the occurrence of hemorrhage during extracorporeal support. Although the identification of factors associated with hemorrhage is key to safely managing ECMO anticoagulation, the implication of precannulation coagulopathy seems to be minimal.