Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

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Abstract

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has its roots with the development and idea of supporting the cardiopulmonary system by way of an artificial oxygenator and ventilator as well as a perfusion circuit to provide circulatory support. This became a reality in the 1950s through the work of Gibbon and his heart–lung machine and the development of a bubble oxygenator following early experience with cross circulation by Lillehei. This article concentrates on the use of ECMO for patients with primary cardiogenic shock and/or failure requiring ECLS.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine
PublisherElsevier
Pages281-284
Number of pages4
Volume1-4
ISBN (Electronic)9780128051542
ISBN (Print)9780128096574
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Extracorporeal life support
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  • Veno-venous cannulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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