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A brief overview of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and its use in infants and children is presented. The history, selection, operative procedure, daily management and complications are discussed. The international results are shown.
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Madonna, M.B., Arensman, R.M. An overview of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy. Indian J Pediatr 64, 287–301 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02845198
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