Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Dec 2013
Review Meta AnalysisExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe respiratory failure in adult patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for acute respiratory failure is still a matter of debate. ⋯ Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation benefit on hospital mortality is unclear. Results were sensitive to statistical analysis, and no definitive conclusion can be drawn from the available data. More studies are needed before the widespread use of ECMO can be recommended.