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ECMO in Cardiogenic Shock

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-support technique used when a person's heart or lungs are severely compromised and cannot provide adequate oxygenation to the body's organs. It involves temporarily diverting a portion of the blood outside the body to a machine that oxygenates it and removes carbon dioxide before returning it to the bloodstream. ECMO is utilized in critical situations like severe respiratory distress syndrome, heart failure, or during certain surgeries, allowing the heart and lungs to rest and recover. While ECMO can provide life-saving support, it is typically used as a last resort due to its complexity and potential risks.

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-support technique used when a person's heart or lungs are severely compromised and cannot provide adequate oxygenation to the body's organs. It involves temporarily diverting a portion of the blood outside the body to a machine that oxygenates it and removes carbon dioxide before returning it to the bloodstream. ECMO is utilized in critical situations like severe respiratory distress syndrome, heart failure, or during certain surgeries, allowing the heart and lungs to rest and recover. While ECMO can provide life-saving support, it is typically used as a last resort due to its complexity and potential risks.

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Dr V Rakesh
  • 30th-August-2023, TIME : 5:00PM - 6:00PM
  • 0

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-support technique used when a person's heart or lungs are severely compromised and cannot provide adequate oxygenation to the body's organs. It involves temporarily diverting a portion of the blood outside the body to a machine that oxygenates it and removes carbon dioxide before returning it to the bloodstream. ECMO is utilized in critical situations like severe respiratory distress syndrome, heart failure, or during certain surgeries, allowing the heart and lungs to rest and recover. While ECMO can provide life-saving support, it is typically used as a last resort due to its complexity and potential risks.