Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric Patients.

The primary goal of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is to provide time for the effective treatment of the underlying disease; it does not directly treat the disease itself but serves as a bridge to recovery or to definitive therapies such as heart or lung transplantation. This review article aims to examine the fundamental components and various cannulation strategies of ECMO in pediatric patients, as well as its indications, anticoagulation strategies, and potential complications.