Dtsch Arztebl Int
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Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) and veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO), also known as extracorporeal life support (ECLS), can both be used to treat patients with acute pulmonary or cardiovascular failure. ⋯ ECMO is a valid option in selected patients when conservative treatment has failed.