Among those who received mechanical ventilation, more than 18,700 also received ECMO.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/lifestyle/health_and_wellness/income-a-factor-in-whether-you-get-lifesaving-ecmo-breathing-support-study/article_873ec4a2-e691-56ac-afd7-f6f48e575ce9.html

"I was told there had been no improvement and that as a last resort, they were going to use a machine called an ECMO to help keep him alive."

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/desperate-dad-bad-cold-left-30249968

Our data support the strategy of early combined use the ECMO to treat severe ARDS for acute respiratory distress syndrome and refractory lung failure and is a prime example of our hit early hit heart treatment philosophy.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4622483-cytosorbents-corporation-ctso-q2-2023-results-earnings-conference-call?source=feed_all_articles