Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO): 2020 Pediatric Respiratory ELSO Guideline
Christina Maratta, Renee M. Potera, Grace van Leeuwen, Andrés Castillo Moya, Lakshmi Raman, Gail M. Annich
Abstract
DISCLAIMER: This guideline describes prolonged extracorporeal life support (ECLS) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), applicable to Pediatric respiratory failure. These guidelines describe useful and safe practice, prepared by ELSO and based on extensive experience and are considered consensus guidelines. These guidelines are not intended to define standard of care and are revised at regular intervals as new information, devices, medications, and techniques become available.
Topics & Concepts
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenationExtracorporealGuidelineLife supportMedicineIntensive care medicineRespiratory failureSurgeryPathologyCardiac Arrest and ResuscitationMechanical Circulatory Support DevicesRespiratory Support and Mechanisms