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 ...

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 ...

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 use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is continuing to grow, with 77,542 patients in North America receiving the form of life support in the past five years, according to the ...

Did you know? Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) means an artificial life support for the heart and lungs of those patients whose organs are too weak to function, giving them a second chance ...

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, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . After the intervention, BSIs in patients with ECMO decreased from a high of 36% in October 2021 to 0% in June ...

SAN ANTONIO — A local doctor and nurse embarked on a life-saving mission in the skies, their international journey not only helping a critically ill patient but resulting in a record-breaking flight.

Survivors of ECMO life support had a 24 percent higher rate of new mental health diagnoses after discharge compared to other ICU survivors, according to a new study. Survivors of ECMO life support had ...

When Grant McIntyre was admitted to intensive care, seriously ill with Covid-19, the help of a ventilator was not enough to keep him alive. The 49-year-old first went into hospital in Dundee on 26 ...