EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION IN THE NEWBORN: ASSISTING WITH

Course overview

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) refers to external blood circulation and return after mechanical addition of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of ECMO and its use in newborns with severe respiratory failure. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.