The advent of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has revolutionized the field of resuscitation. Historically, survival after refractory cardiac arrest has been disappointing, but extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) may now provide a bridge to return to circulation. Effective coordination of ECMO resuscitation requires new skills, rapid organizational action and teamwork. Written by experts in the field, this manual serves as a practical guide to the use of ECMO life support.

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