Table 2 Outcomes of PE in the included cases
From: Systematic review of case series and case reports on pediatric pulmonary embolism
Outcome | n (%) |
|---|---|
Recovery | 75 (66.96%) |
PICU admission | 27 (24.11%) |
All-cause mortality | 20 (17.86%) |
PE-related mortality | 14 (12.50%) |
Mechanical ventilation | 14 (12.50%) |
Supplemental oxygen | 15 (13.39%) |
Vasopressor requirement | 7 (6.25%) |
Hemodynamic/mechanical support | 7 (6.25%) |
ECMO requirement | 4 (3.57%) |
RV dilatation | 15 (13.39%) |
Cardiac arrest | 14 (12.50%) |
Cardiac arrhythmia | 9 (8.04%) |
RV dysfunction | 9 (8.04%) |
Pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) | 9 (8.04%) |
Shock | 8 (7.14%) |
Tricuspid regurge | 7 (6.25%) |
Organ failure | 5 (4.46%) |
Recurrent thrombosis | 5 (4.46%) |
Major bleeding | 4 (3.57%) |
ARDS | 4 (3.57%) |