PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Betit, Peter TI - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Quo Vadis? DP - 2009 Jul 01 TA - Respiratory Care PG - 948--957 VI - 54 IP - 7 4099 - http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/54/7/948.short 4100 - http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/54/7/948.full AB - Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, a form of artificial circulatory support, continues to evolve beyond its well-established neonatal applications. It is often the most aggressive aspect of treatment algorithms in the management of severe respiratory and cardiac failure. While its use is relatively infrequent and executed in a small number of centers, it remains an important supportive measure while organ function is preserved and restored. Refinements in equipment and techniques continue to develop; patient-selection has changed, in adults and children, and cardiac applications have gained prominence.