In this engaging discussion, Dr. Catherine Beni, a resident physician in surgery at the University of Washington, dives into the outcomes of extracorporeal CPR in pediatric patients. She reveals alarming 59% mortality rates and the crucial links between age, initial cardiac rhythms, and obesity on survival outcomes. The complexities of conducting studies on eCPR, especially for non-congenital cases, are meticulously explored. Dr. Beni emphasizes the importance of understanding long-term neurological impacts and highlights the need for further research in this critical area.
