Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening condition involving acute
hypoxemic respiratory failure. Mechanical ventilation remains the cornerstone of …

The role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the treatment of the acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is controversial, notwithstanding the recent …

Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a type of acute respiratory failure
syndrome characterised by severe respiratory distress and stubborn hypoxaemia. Patients …

The acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains associated with an elevated rate of
mortality that may exceed 60% in the most severe cases with a refractory hypoxemia. In …

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

The role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in supporting refractory
respiratory failure in adults continues to evolve. Interest in ECMO surged after reports of …

The management of acute respiratory distress syndrome ARDS) is aimed at maintaining
oxygenation and CO2 removal while avoiding ventilator-induced lung injury related mainly …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be a lifesaving therapy in patients with
refractory severe respiratory failure or cardiac failure. Severe acute respiratory distress …

After various observational studies demonstrated a benefit of extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation (ECMO) in the therapy of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) used for respiratory or cardiac support is
frequently considered a rescue therapy when ''conventional''management fails. Although the …