title: A boost to the chances of survival. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in neonatal care.
abstract: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides support for neonates who do not respond to ventilation therapy and pharmacological support. Although used outside the UK, it still has to be widely implemented here. ECMO is simple to set up, but requires extensive nursing care.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Crawford
mesh_terms: D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*