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treatment > extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

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extracorporeal membrane oxygenation  

Definición

  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), also known as extracorporeal life support (ECLS), is an extracorporeal technique of providing prolonged cardiac and respiratory support to persons whose heart and lungs are unable to provide an adequate amount of gas exchange or perfusion to sustain life.

Concepto genérico

Etiquetas alternativas

  • extracorporeal life support

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/INS-ZF29W8HF-9

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