Successful extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a patient with central airway obstruction due to an endotracheal mass
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) assists blood circulation and gas exchange via a heart–lung machine. ECMO is used mainly in intensive care units as bridging therapy until heart and respiratory failure can be addressed or until transplantation can be performed. ECMO is sometimes used durin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2022-11-01
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Series: | Journal of International Medical Research |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605221133688 |