ECMO: Overview and Impact on Anesthesia
Radius Anesthesia
JULY 24, 2023
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving technique that provides temporary support for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure (or both) [1,2]. It is implemented in cases where no other treatment is likely to be successful and all other options have been exhausted [2]. In recent years, ECMO has become increasingly common in critical care settings and has even found its place in the field of anesthesia.
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