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