This spiral-bound reference for clinicians and students describes technologies used in extracorporeal life support (ECLS), particularly extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and new adjunctive and complementary technologies. Meyer and Jessen (both Southwestern Medical Center, U. of Texas) discuss the principles and mechanics of ECMO in the clinical setting. Topics include, for example, safety and monitoring devices, nutritional support, transport of the ECMO patient, and renal failure. B&w illustrations accompany the text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Meyer, Dan M., MD; Jessen, Michael E., MD

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