Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation : An Interdisciplinary Problem-Based Learning Approach provides an overview of the latest techniques, management strategies, and technology surrounding the clinical use of ECMO. ECMO is a miniaturized heart-lung-machine that can be used to support patients with either acute respiratory and/or cardiocirculatory failure in numerous scenarios and can be a bridge to either heart or lung transplantation. This book focuses on educating clinicians about this complex but life-saving technology.