Figure 36: Number of confirmed influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 cases admitted to an
ICU and mechanically ventilated and/or received extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation, Australia, 2009, by age group

Based on ANZICS data, this figure shows that cases requiring mechanical ventilation peaked
in the 35-39 and 50-54 years age groups. Whereas, cases requiring ECMO were often young
adults.