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Extracorporeal life support

Extracorporeal life support (ECLS), is a set of extracorporeal modalities that can provide oxygenation, removal of carbon dioxide , and/or circulatory support, excluding cardiopulmonary bypass for cardiothoracic or vascular surgery. ECLS modalities include: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) - for temporary support of patients with respiratory and/or cardiac failure .

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