Many extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients experienced long-term neuropsychiatric symptoms, cognitive impairment, or functional impairment, a meta-analysis found. Fully 41% of ECMO ...

Although use of ECMO carries certain complications, its potential benefits can be pivotal in saving lives in critical care. ECMO carries certain complications associated with its use. Extra Corporeal ...

The UAB Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program aims to staff multiple patients in need of ECMO treatment in a dedicated section of the cardiothoracic ICU with full support of an ECMO ...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Brooke Army Medical Center has received national recognition for its lifesaving heart-lung bypass program. BAMC's adult extracorporeal membrane ...

Last October, the Wall Street Journal published a fascinating article that delved into the ethical considerations for hospitals due to the ever-improving outcomes being seen with Extracorporeal ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Providence St. Patrick Hospital's new extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine improves care for patients in critical need. The machine takes blood from the patient, ...

Registry data on nearly 7,000 patients with cardiogenic shock who received venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provide a peek into the therapy’s real-world results across a wide ...

In a perfect world, a patient suffering from cardiac arrest could get help for their heart without rushing into emergency surgery during an attack. Or someone in critical need of a life-saving lung or ...

An ECMO device pumps blood into the brain and vital organs to keep patients alive while doctors can address a cardiac arrest. NSW Health says the device can increase survival rates from less than five ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A high effort to eliminate carbon dioxide was linked to a greater likelihood of failing to wean from venovenous ...