Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Advances in Therapy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789535125525)

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), despite a long and troubled history, is very rapidly evolving into a therapy that can be safely and effectively applied across the world in patients experiencing acute cardiac and/or pulmonary failure. As experiences grow, there is a better understanding of nuances of the importance of teamwork, therapy guidelines and protocols, patient selection, and understanding the functional aspects of pump-circuit technology as it interfaces with human biology. The challenges in managing these very sick and complex patients cannot be understated. The goal of this text is to provide a framework for the development and successful growth of a program. Authors from Centers of Excellence Worldwide have shared their experiences in the full spectrum in dealing with this evolving field.

Author: Michael S. Firstenberg
ISBN-10: 9535125524
ISBN-13: 9789535125525
Publisher: Intechopen
Language: English
Published: 09/14/2016
Pages: 394
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.82lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.88d