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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a treatment that involves connecting you to a life-support machine. You may need ECMO if your life is in danger because your heart or lungs are not working properly. During ECMO, tubes are inserted into your blood vessels and then guided to your heart. One tube removes blood returning to […]