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The aim is to identify and address ten common misconceptions about ECMO in the Indian healthcare system.

April 16, 2026Indian Journal of ECMOOpen Access

Ten Myths about Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Evidence-based Narrative Review

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Narrative review identifies misconceptions about ECMO in India, suggesting strategies to improve clinical decisions.

The aim is to identify and address ten common misconceptions about ECMO in the Indian healthcare system.
Conducted a comprehensive review of peer-reviewed literature.
Utilized published multicenter data from India.
Consulted international guidelines to support findings.
Focused on areas like initiation timing and ethical considerations.
Disproved misconceptions regarding ECMO being a last-resort or financially unsustainable.
Indian data reveal good survival rates and effective pediatric applications.
Local adaptations show potential for cost savings.
Challenges related to ethics and infrastructure can be managed with structured protocols.

Bankar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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