Author | : Michael S. Firstenberg |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
File Size | : 50,6 Mb |
Release Date | : 14 September 2016 |
ISBN | : 9789535125525 |
Pages | : 396 pages |
Rating | : /5 ( users) |
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Book PDF Online
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.