Impact of multiple organ system dysfunction and nosocomial infections on survival of children treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after heart surgery.

Objectives: To evaluate whether cardiac and noncardiac variables may be used to predict survival in children treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) after cardiopulmonary bypass and to determine when to discontinue ECMO support.

Design: Retrospective review.

Setting: Neonatal and pediatric intensive care units of Kosair Children's Hospital.