Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for acute respiratory failure is
still a matter of debate. Methods We performed a structured search on Pubmed, EMBASE …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly applied as rescue-therapy
for patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Here, we evaluate the …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is recommended as a treatment modality for
severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (PaO 2/FiO 2≤ 100 mm Hg with positive end …

Even the editors of the New England Journal where the study was published were
disappointed that this approach was taken based on the report of the DSMB (10). They …

Background Severe trauma can result in cardiorespiratory failure, and when conventional
treatment is ineffective, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can serve as an …

Despite advances in mechanical ventilation, severe acute respiratory distress syndrome
(ARDS) is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates ranging from 26% to 58 …

Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been reported to improve
outcomes in patients with refractory respiratory failure. These successful experiences have …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygen (ECMO) has been used for many years in patients with
life-threatening hypoxaemia and/or hypercarbia. While early trials demonstrated that it was …

Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support (ECMO) typically requires
multiple blood transfusions and is associated with frequent bleeding complications. Blood …

Purpose: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an increasingly prevalent
treatment for acute respiratory failure (ARF). To evaluate the impact of ECMO support on …