Clinical utility of rapid whole genome sequencing in neonatal patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

The objective of this study is to describe the impact of rapid and ultra-rapid whole genome sequencing (rWGS/urWGS) on the care of neonatal intensive care (NICU) patients who require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This is a retrospective cohort study at a single-center NICU in a tertiar...

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Published in:Journal of perinatology 2024-11
Main Authors: Amin, Milan D, Wigby, Kristen, Suttner, Denise, Niemi, Anna-Kaisa, Guidugli, Lucia, Carroll, Jeanne
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Language:English
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Summary:The objective of this study is to describe the impact of rapid and ultra-rapid whole genome sequencing (rWGS/urWGS) on the care of neonatal intensive care (NICU) patients who require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This is a retrospective cohort study at a single-center NICU in a tertiary children's hospital. The study population includes NICU patients treated with ECMO from May 2017 to September 2023. Patients were evaluated for whether whole genome was completed, speed of testing (rapid vs. ultra-rapid), diagnostic rate, and clinical utility. Twenty-six (72%) patients had rWGS/urWGS. A diagnosis associated with the patient's phenotype was made in 12 patients (46%). A change in clinical management was made due to rWGS/urWGS in 10 patients (38%) including avoidance of imaging studies, decisions regarding goals of care, and screening studies. This study demonstrates a high diagnostic rate and clinical utility of rWGS/urWGS for NICU patients requiring ECMO.
ISSN:1476-5543
1476-5543
DOI:10.1038/s41372-024-02181-1