Hospital-Acquired Infection in Pediatric Subjects With Congenital Heart Disease Postcardiotomy Supported on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation*

Objective: To determine prevalence of and risk factors for infection in pediatric subjects with congenital heart disease status postcardiotomy supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, as well as outcomes of these subjects. Design: Retrospective cohort from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. Setting: U.S. and international medical centers providing care to children with congenital heart disease status postcardiotomy. Patients:...