Background The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the trauma
population has been reported to have a mortality benefit in patients with severe refractory …

BACKGROUND Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv-ECMO) is an
established salvage therapy for severe respiratory failure, and may provide an alternative …

Background Using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to provide advanced life
support in adult trauma patients remains a controversial issue now. The study was aimed at …

Objectives The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in managing acute
respiratory distress syndrome had been accepted. Severe lung injury with respiratory failure …

Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening medical
condition. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a salvage therapy for patients …

Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be used as a salvage
therapy, but the effectiveness is controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate the …

BACKGROUND: Conventional mechanical ventilation is the mainstay of treatment for severe
respiratory failure associated with trauma. However, when extensive lung injury is present …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly being applied as life support
for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients. However, the outcomes of this …

BACKGROUND The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for acute
respiratory failure after injury is controversial and poorly described. METHODS We reviewed …

BACKGROUND Respiratory failure is the most common form of organ failure following
traumatic injury. Previously, there have been concerns regarding extracorporeal membrane …