Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation : : advances and therapy / / edited by Michael S. Firstenberg.

• TeilnehmendeR: Firstenberg, Michael S.,
• Place / Publishing House: Rijeka, Croatia : : IntechOpen,, [2016]; ©2016
• Year of Publication: 2016
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (394 pages)

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), despite a long and troubled history, is very rapidly evolving into a therapy that can be safely and effectively applied across the world in patients experiencing acute cardiac and/or pulmonary failure. As experiences grow, there is a better understanding of nuances of the importance of teamwork, therapy guidelines and protocols, patient selection, and understanding the functional aspects of pump-circuit technology as it interfaces with human biology. The challenges in managing these very sick and complex patients cannot be understated. The goal of this text is to provide a framework for the development and successful growth of a program. Authors from Centers of Excellence Worldwide have shared their experiences in the full spectrum in dealing with this evolving field.