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The role of imaging during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in pediatric respiratory failure
Alex M Barnacle1, Liz C Smith, Melanie P Hiorns
1Department of Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, England.
Objective:
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly widely used in pediatric respiratory failure. Despite playing a key part in patient management during ECMO, the role of radiology is not widely reported. We discuss the principles of ECMO support and the normal imaging appearances. Radiologic findings arising from the complications of ECMO are highlighted.
Conclusion:
Radiology has a central role in establishing well-designed imaging protocols and vigilant reporting of ECMO apparatus positions and complications.
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