Application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in critically ill children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

The application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in critically ill children has increased gradually.ECMO can achieve the maximum oxygen delivery, but it is not a radical treatment.It is applicable to heart and/or lung failure refractory that cannot be treated by the conventional therapy.In this article, the principle, protocols, critical care use and therapeutic scheme of ECMO were elucidated.Meticulous team management is warranted in the in the ECMO implement process.