What is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)?
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-support technique used to provide prolonged cardiac and respiratory support to neonates whose heart and lungs are unable to sustain adequate gas exchange. This advanced technology involves circulating the baby's blood through an artificial lung (the membrane) which adds oxygen and removes carbon dioxide before returning the blood to the infant.
