Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) helps your heart and lungs function while you recover from serious illness or injury.
ECMO stands for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The ECMO machine is similar to the heart-lung by-pass machine used in open-heart surgery.
Feb 17, 2024 · Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a treatment that uses a pump to circulate blood through an artificial lung back into the ...
ECMO stands for Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation. You may also hear it called ECLS, which stands for Extra Corporeal Life Support.