Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

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 assist victims of SMOKE INHALATION INJURY; RESPIRATORY FAILURE; and CARDIAC FAILURE.

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Abstract

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 assist victims of SMOKE INHALATION INJURY; RESPIRATORY FAILURE; and CARDIAC FAILURE.

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21 entry terms
  • ECLS Treatment
  • ECMO Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
  • ECMO Treatment
  • Extracorporeal Life Support
  • Oxygenation, Extracorporeal Membrane
  • ECLS Treatments
  • ECMO Treatments
  • Extracorporeal Life Supports
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenations
  • Life Support, Extracorporeal
  • Membrane Oxygenation, Extracorporeal
  • Treatment, ECLS
  • Treatment, ECMO
  • Venoarterial ECMO
  • Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
  • Venovenous ECMO
  • Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
  • ECMO, Venoarterial
  • ECMO, Venovenous
  • Venoarterial ECMOs
  • Venovenous ECMOs

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  • Extracorporeal Circulation (1971-1988)
  • Oxygenators, Membrane (1971-1988)

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WG 168.5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015199. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015199
  2. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extracorporeal_membrane_oxygenation
  3. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1385195