The impact of vasoactive inotropic score values on mortality and ECMO-related complications in children
A VIS score ≥28 at ECMO initiation strongly predicted in-hospital mortality. Renal complications substantially worsen clinical outcomes. Incorporating VIS into risk stratification protocols and implementing strategies to prevent major complications may improve prognosis of pediatric patients on ECMO.
Authors
- Sercan Tak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6086-3874)
- Vehbi Doğan
- Ali Kutsal
- Murat Koç
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (TR)
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
- Gazi University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4274/tjtcs.2025.28226
- Primary Topic
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00