1970s Life-Saving Machine Finds New Purpose Post-Pandemic
TL;DR
A 1970s-developed life-saving ECMO machine is experiencing renewed importance post-pandemic, helping patients like Kelli Gehrke and Ethan Noack survive severe heart and lung failures, with hospitals expanding their ECMO capabilities and teams to save more lives, despite high costs and recovery challenges.
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