Claudio
Fri Oct 11 2024
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7 answers
1865
Who is not a candidate for ECMO?
I'm trying to understand the criteria for ECMO eligibility. Specifically, I want to know who would not be considered a candidate for this treatment.
Alessandra
Thu Oct 10 2024
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6 answers
791
Does your heart beat while on ECMO?
I'm wondering if a person's heart continues to beat when they are on ECMO. I'm curious about how the machine interacts with the body's natural functions, specifically the heartbeat, during its operation.
ZenFlow
Thu Oct 10 2024
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7 answers
1367
Why do patients go on ECMO?
Patients go on ECMO, or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, typically when their lungs are unable to provide sufficient oxygen to the body or remove carbon dioxide effectively, often due to severe respiratory failure or as a life-saving measure during critical illnesses.
Lucia
Thu Oct 10 2024
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7 answers
1390
Why is ECMO expensive?
ECMO is an advanced medical technology that provides life-saving support to patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. It involves complex equipment and highly trained medical professionals, leading to high costs for its use.
Andrea
Thu Oct 10 2024
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6 answers
1175
What disqualifies a patient from ECMO?
I'm wondering about the criteria that would make a patient ineligible for ECMO treatment. Specifically, what conditions or factors would disqualify someone from receiving this type of care?
