An overview of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy

Indian J Pediatr. 1997 May-Jun;64(3):287-301. doi: 10.1007/BF02845198.

Abstract

A brief overview of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and its use in infants and children is presented. The history, selection, operative procedure, daily management and complications are discussed. The international results are shown.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Contraindications
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / adverse effects
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Patient Selection
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / diagnosis
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / mortality
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / therapy*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Survival Rate
  • Treatment Outcome