Paediatricians' perception of the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to treat meconium aspiration syndrome

G M Walker; J A P Coutts; C Skeoch; C F Davis

doi:10.1136/fn.88.1.f70

Paediatricians' perception of the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to treat meconium aspiration syndrome

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2003 Jan;88(1):F70-1. doi: 10.1136/fn.88.1.f70.

Authors

G M Walker¹, J A P Coutts, C Skeoch, C F Davis

Affiliation

¹ Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill Trust, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Abstract

This questionnaire study was designed to determine how consultant paediatricians perceived the value of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the treatment of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). A significant number believed that the survival of infants with MAS who received ECMO was lower than reported. Early discussion with an ECMO centre will ensure appropriate timing of referral.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Attitude of Health Personnel*
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / psychology*
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / therapy*
Pediatrics*
Referral and Consultation