(ECMO) A life support system that circulates the blood through an oxygenating system. ECMO is like a heart-lung machine that takes over the work of the heart and lungs during open heart surgery. ECMO may be used, for example, to treat ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), lethal smoke inhalation injury, or irreversible heart failure. As a gen [..]

an artificial lung system that allows the baby's lungs to rest, while blood is directed through a circuit with a "membrane oxygenator" that acts like a lung. Often used for newborns with pulmonary hypoplasia or other temporary lung problems, such as meconium aspiration syndrome.

Application of a Life Support System that circulates the Blood through an oxygenating system, which may consist of a pump, a Membrane Oxygenator, and a Heat exchanger. Examples of its use are to assis [..]

Application of a life support system that circulates the blood through an oxygenating system, which may consist of a pump, a membrane oxygenator, and a heat exchanger. Examples of its use are to assis [..]

usually used as an emergency to support for improving circulation for a short period either for recovery or longer. It supports both ventricles of the heart at the same time and also has an oxygenator [..]