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ECMO Explained – What It is and How It Works Video
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Video at a Glance
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) oxygenates the body by removing blood, sending it to the ECMO machine, and returning oxygenated blood to the body.
- Learn the difference between VV ECMO (to use while fixing the underlying respiratory cause) and VA ECMO (to provide hemodynamic support).
- Currently, the AHA does not have standards for the use of ECMO.
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