Disclaimer

These guidelines describe useful and safe practice for extracorporeal life support (ECLS, ECMO) but these
are not necessarily consensus recommendations. These guidelines are not intended as a standard of care,
and are revised at regular intervals as new information, devices, medications, and techniques become
available. These guidelines are intended for educational use to build the knowledge of physicians and other
health professionals in assessing the conditions and managing the treatment of patients undergoing ECLS /
ECMO. These guidelines are not a substitute for a health-care provider’s professional judgment and must
be interpreted with regard to specific information about the patient and in consultation with other medical
authorities as appropriate. In no event will ELSO be liable for any decision made or action taken in
reliance upon the information provided through these guidelines.