I'm wondering about the duration of stay on ECMO. I want to know how long a person can remain on this treatment.
5 answers
Martina
Sat Oct 26 2024
ECMO therapy is usually maintained until the primary cardiac or respiratory issue is mitigated or addressed.
DigitalEagle
Fri Oct 25 2024
The average duration of ECMO treatment spans approximately five days.
HanRiverWave
Fri Oct 25 2024
However, there are instances where ECMO support has been extended for significantly longer periods.
CryptoVisionary
Fri Oct 25 2024
In such cases, ECMO has been utilized for up to 25 to 30 days.
isabella_oliver_musician
Fri Oct 25 2024
Prolonged ECMO support carries an elevated risk of complications.