Neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Br J Hosp Med. 1992 May;47(9):646-53.

Abstract

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is an effective life support technique that has had most success in the treatment of neonatal cardiopulmonary failure. We review the technique and its potential indications and present the latest UK and worldwide survival data.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / therapy*
  • Life Support Care / trends