Methods
Retrospective data was collected from electronic medical records of 75 adult patients (>18 years of age) supported with VV-ECMO from September 2012-December 2016. Demographic information, type, site, and location of cannulation as well as antimicrobial use, and presence of bacteremia were obtained. E-BSI were defined as positive blood cultures > 24 hours after cannulation. Counts and percentages are reported for categorical variables. This study was approved by the IRB.