Makdisi, GeorgeWang, I-wen2016-06-272016-06-272015-07Makdisi, G., & Wang, I. (2015). Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) review of a lifesaving technology. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 7(7), E166–E176. http://doi.org/10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.07.17https://hdl.handle.net/1805/10189Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) indications and usage has strikingly progressed over the last 20 years; it has become essential tool in the care of adults and children with severe cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction refractory to conventional management. In this article we will provide a review of ECMO development, clinical indications, patients' management, options and cannulations techniques, complications, outcomes, and the appropriate strategy of organ management while on ECMO.en-USPublisher PolicyExtra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)Cardiogenic shockCardiopulmonary resuscitationRespiratory failureArticle