When medical emergencies left two patients fighting for their lives, ECMO expertise at UW Medicine became their bridge to survival. ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machines are the most advanced form of life support. They take over the work of the heart and lungs to give the body time to recover.
Ethan Noack, 20, and Kelli Gehrke, 36, are grateful, in large part because ECMO gave them a second chance. Their stories show how advanced technology paired with compassionate care can halt health crises and create chances for full recoveries. ECMO specialists explain why UW Medicine's program is considered one of the most advanced in the nation.
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