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  • Medical Technology
  • Pediatric Critical Care

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  • Extracorporeal life support (ECLS), including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), has seen significant growth over the past decade.
  • The increasing use of ECLS necessitates specialized equipment, especially for pediatric applications where adult-designed systems dominate.
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  • To review advancements in the field of ECMO over the last 10 years.
  • To examine current and emerging ECMO systems and equipment relevant to clinical practice.
  • To provide comparative data on ECMO systems and cannulas to aid device selection.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ECMO advancements.
  • Analysis of current and upcoming ECMO technologies.
  • Development of comparison tables for ECMO systems and cannulas.

Main Results:

  • The review details the evolution of ECMO technology and its applications.
  • Current and future ECMO systems are presented, with a focus on pediatric considerations.
  • Comparative tables offer insights into the specifications of various ECMO devices and cannulas.

Conclusions:

  • The rapid rise in ECLS/ECMO use demands continuous technological innovation.
  • Specialized pediatric ECMO equipment is crucial for improving outcomes in this vulnerable population.
  • Understanding device differences through comparative analysis is key to optimizing ECLS therapy.