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COVID-19 ECMO Study Reveals 55.9% Mortality Rate

2/26/2025

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A recent study in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine examined ECMO outcomes for 3,860 patients impacted by COVID-19, revealing a staggering 55.9% in-hospital mortality rate. Survivors often grapple with lingering symptoms, and a mere 11.4% managed to return to full-time work six months after discharge, underscoring the urgent need for improved post-ECMO care.

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A recent study in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine examined ECMO outcomes for 3,860 patients impacted by COVID-19, revealing a staggering 55.9% in-hospital mortality rate. Survivors often grapple with lingering symptoms, and a mere 11.4% managed to return to full-time work six months after discharge, underscoring the urgent need for improved post-ECMO care.