Table 4

ECCO2R-associated adverse effects

Adverse effects (n)ECCO2R group
Major bleeding7
 Scarpa’s fascia (cannula insertion site)3
    During cannula removal1
 Retroperitoneal haematoma (psoas)1
 Haemothorax1
 Pectoral bleeding2
 Cerebral bleeding0
 Digestive bleeding0
 ˃Two globular transfusions7
 Time to onset from cannulation (days)4±3,7
 Leading to premature discontinuation of ECCO2R3
Minor bleeding6
 Scarpa’s fascia (cannula insertion site)3
    During cannula removal3
 Epistaxis1
 Haematuria2
Device-related complications15
 Circuit thrombosis3
 Unexplained device discontinuation1
 Slow decrease in PaCO2 value2
 Haemolysis3
 Thrombocytopenia<100 G/L6
Causes of premature discontinuation of ECCO2R9
 Major bleeding3
 Circuit thrombosis3
 Unexplained device discontinuation1
 Haemolysis1
 Death1
  • Values are presented as mean±SD or number of events.

  • ECCO2R, extracorporeal CO2 removal.