Support when gas exchange fails--ECMO, ECCO2R and IVOX.
The principles and problems of extracorporeal respiratory support (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal) are reviewed. The recent development of intravenous oxygenation (IVOX) is noted and compared with existing forms of extracorporeal support.
The Royal London Hospital Trust, Whitechapel, London, UK.
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Lanigan
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Withington
D000367:Age Factors; D000075202:Contraindications; D004867:Equipment Design; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D010107:Oxygenators, Membrane; D011659:Pulmonary Gas Exchange; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy