ECMO Therapy
体外膜肺氧合治疗
Duration
Days to weeks of support
Recovery
Weeks to months depending on underlying condition
Savings
~79% vs US
Average savings compared to US prices
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary mechanical support for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure by oxygenating blood outside the body. China rapidly expanded ECMO capability during recent years with over 500 ECMO centers nationwide, making it one of the world's highest-volume ECMO providers. This life-saving bridge therapy supports patients while awaiting recovery, transplant, or definitive treatment.
Emergency Cannulation
Peripheral (femoral) or central cannulation under echocardiographic guidance to initiate extracorporeal circulation
Duration: 30-60 minutesCircuit Management
Continuous monitoring of flows, gas exchange, anticoagulation, and circuit integrity by trained ECMO specialists
Duration: 24/7 ongoingOrgan Recovery Support
Optimization of end-organ perfusion, diuresis, nutrition, and treatment of the underlying cardiac or pulmonary pathology
Duration: Days to weeksWeaning & Decannulation
Gradual flow reduction trials, assessment of native cardiac/pulmonary function, and removal of cannulae
Duration: 1-3 days- Life-saving support for otherwise fatal cardiac or respiratory failure
- Bridge to recovery, transplant, or definitive surgical repair
- Extensive Chinese ECMO experience from high-volume use
- Allows time for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
- Bleeding complications from anticoagulation
- Limb ischemia from arterial cannulation
- Stroke or systemic embolism
- Infection from prolonged cannulation
Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.