Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), also known as extracorporeal life support (ECLS) or a modified heart-lung machine, is a temporary life support technique to keep patients alive when their heart and/or lungs stop functioning. It can be used to provide cardiac and respiratory support for up to a few weeks, during which the patient recovers.
Consultant
MBChB, MRCS, FRCS, FAMS
Deputy Chief Executive Officer& Senior Consultant
MBBS, FRCSEd (Gen Surg)
Clinical Interests: Cardiac Surgery (Adult), Heart/Lung Transplant, Mechanical Heart Assist Device, Heart Failure
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