Application of a life support system that circulates the blood through an oxygenating system, which may consist of a pump, a membrane oxygenator, and a heat exchanger. Examples of its use are to assist victims of SMOKE INHALATION INJURY; RESPIRATORY FAILURE; and CARDIAC FAILURE.
Also Known As:
ECLS Treatment; ECMO Treatment; Extracorporeal Life Support; ECLS Treatments; ECMO Treatments; ECMO, Venoarterial; ECMO, Venovenous; Extracorporeal Life Supports; Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenations; Life Support, Extracorporeal; Membrane Oxygenation, Extracorporeal; Treatment, ECLS; Treatment, ECMO; Venoarterial ECMOs; Venovenous ECMOs; ECMO Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; Oxygenation, Extracorporeal Membrane; Venoarterial ECMO; Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; Venovenous ECMO; Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation