Cardiopulmonary outcome of neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation at ages 10-15 years.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term cardiopulmonary outcome at ages 10-15 yrs following neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The specific aims of the study were to assess baseline aerobic capacity, cardiac function, and pulmonary function in neonatal ECMO survivors using graded exercise testing, echocardiography, and pulmonary function tests.

Design: Cohort study.