Hair loss after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Objective: To discuss the factors associated with hair loss reported after the completion of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Design: Prospective survey and retrospective chart review.

Setting: Tertiary care pediatric and adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation program in a children's hospital.

Primary use of the venovenous approach for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in pediatric acute respiratory failure.

Objectives: To describe a single center's experience with the primary use of venovenous cannulation for supporting pediatric acute respiratory failure patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Design: Retrospective chart review of all patients receiving extracorporeal life support at a single institution.

Setting: Pediatric intensive care unit at a tertiary care children's hospital.