Comparison of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Initiation in Cardiogenic Shock During Work-Hours Versus After-Hours.

Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as rescue therapy for cardiogenic shock (CS) is highly dependent on timeliness and medical resources.

Objectives: Aimed to assess ECMO management and outcomes in adult patients with CS in terms of on- and after-hour ECMO initiation from a national ECMO registry.

Methods: Adult patients diagnosed with CS and those who received ECMO were enrolled in the study.