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