ECMO implantation
low cardiac output
CARDIOGENIC SHOCK
ECMO was implanted either in the operating room, as a relay of cardiopulmonary bypass when patients presented low cardiac output refractory to adrenergic agonists, or postoperatively in ICU when patients presented a refractory cardiogenic shock. Implantation was always performed by cardiac surgeons. The initial ECMO flow rate was set between 80 and 100% of patient’s theoretical cardiac output to ensure perfusion while maintaining cardiac ejection.