Application of a life support system that circulates the blood through an oxygenating system, which may consist of a pump, a membrane oxygenator, and a heat exchanger. Examples of its use are to assist victims of SMOKE INHALATION INJURY; RESPIRATORY FAILURE; and CARDIAC FAILURE.

Synonyms: Oxygenation, Extracorporeal Membrane Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenations Venoarterial ECMO ECMO, Venoarterial Treatment, ECLS Membrane Oxygenation, Extracorporeal Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Extracorporeal Life Supports ECMO, Venovenous ECMO Treatments Venovenous ECMO Venovenous ECMOs ECLS Treatment Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Venoarterial ECMOs ECMO Treatment ECMO Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Treatment, ECMO Extracorporeal Life Support ECLS Treatments Life Support, Extracorporeal