What’s extracorporeal membrane oxygenation?

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supports the heart and lungs of seriously ill people by circulating blood outside the body through an oxygenation membrane. There are two types of ECMO, veno-arterial and veno-venous, and it is commonly used in pediatrics. However, it is a therapy of last resort due to the risks of heavy bleeding and […]

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