Blood and Anticoagulation Management in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Surgical and Nonsurgical Patients: A Single-Center Retrospective Review

Heparin doses were low, with frequent interruption of anticoagulation. This was more pronounced in patients with a high bleeding risk recovering from major surgery. The overall usage of blood products was low in VV and Nsx patients, with an overall excellent survival rate.