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New findings from Columbia University, Division of Pediatric Surgery in the area of pediatric in children published

Published in Cardiovascular Week, July 21st, 2008

New research, 'Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for cardiopulmonary failure in pediatric patients: is a second course justified,' is the subject of a report. "Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is accepted therapy for cardiorespiratory failure. Even after a successful ECMO course, patient deterioration may occur and a second course of ECMO may be contemplated," scientists in the United States report.

"Although data regarding second ECMO courses exist in neonates, there are no reports describing second ECMO courses in pediatric patients. We hypothesized that data from a national ECMO registry would be useful in identifying which pediatric patients would be...

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Source: Cardiovascular Week (2008-07-21)

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