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- Title
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation -- An anesthesiologist's perspective - Part II: Clinical and technical consideration.
- Authors
Chauhan, Sandeep; S., Subin
- Abstract
Although the concept of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has remained unchanged, component technology has evolved considerably over the past three decades. Presently the clinical conditions requiring ECMO support have been updated with input from the outcome data of patient registries. Modern circuit configuration has become less cumbersome, safer, and more efficient. Technological advances now allow prolonged support with fewer complications compared to the past eras and facilitate transition to a single bedside caregiver model, similar to hemofiltration or ventricular-assist devices. The clinical considerations and indicators for placing the patient on ECMO, the various circuit configurations, clinical and technical issues, and management aspects are considered in this article.
- Subjects
EXTRACORPOREAL membrane oxygenation; CLINICAL indications; ANESTHESIOLOGISTS; HEALTH outcome assessment; BLOOD filtration
- Publication
Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 2012, Vol 15, Issue 1, p69
- ISSN
0971-9784
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/0971-9784.91485