title: Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) review of a lifesaving technology.
abstract: Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) indications and usage has strikingly progressed over the last 20 years; it has become essential tool in the care of adults and children with severe cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction refractory to conventional management. In this article we will provide a review of ECMO development, clinical indications, patients' management, options and cannulations techniques, complications, outcomes, and the appropriate strategy of organ management while on ECMO.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine & Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Makdisi
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine & Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
authors.forename: I-Wen
authors.initials: IW
authors.lastname: Wang
keywords: Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO); cardiogenic shock; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; respiratory failure