Clinical characteristics associated with positive respiratory cultures in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Bryce D. Warren, Erika O, Michal J. Sobieszczyk, Joseph E. Marcus, Department of Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Department Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Pediatric and ECMO Intensivist, Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio

Perfusion

Published online on February 14, 2026

Abstract

Perfusion, Volume 41, Issue 5, Page 608-615, July 2026.
IntroductionHospital – acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator – associated pneumonia (VAP) represent a significant healthcare burden with increased mortality among critically ill patients. Unfortunately, universal definitions and established clinical ...