Strengthening the understanding and standardized application of ECMO technology to promote highquality development of the disciplines

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2096-1537.2025.01.009

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Abstract:

Over the past 20 years，extracorporeal membrane oxygenation （ECMO） technology has seen rapid development in China，marked by a significant increase in the number of ECMO centers and annual operations. However，the mortality rate among ECMO-supported patients in China remains higher than the international average. To further standardize adult ECMO technical operation and promote the highquality development of ECMO technology in China，the China-Japan Friendship Hospital-National Center for Respiratory Medicine has spearheaded the integration of domestic experts in related fields to formulate the Practice Standards for Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Technology （2024 Edition） （hereinafter referred to as thePractice Standard）. ThePractice Standard establishes criteria and clarifies key points for the clinical operation and management of ECMO. Additionally，it provides a framework for the management of the ECMO industry. The formulation and dissemination of thePractice Standard aim to enhance the standardization and homogenization of the clinical application of ECMO technology in China. This initiative will not only improve medical quality and safety but also have profound implications for advancing the highquality development of the discipline. The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic interpretation of the standard from the perspectives of technical background，core contents of the standard，clinical practice implications，and future development directions. By analyzing the current challenges and opportunities in the application of ECMO technology，it highlights the critical role of standard development in enhancing medical quality，ensuring patient safety，and promoting disciplinary advancements，ultimately offering reference evidence for clinicians and researchers.

Key words: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Practice standard, Development of the discipline

Xiaoyang Cui, Qingyuan Zhan. Strengthening the understanding and standardized application of ECMO technology to promote highquality development of the disciplines[J]. Chinese Journal of Critical Care & Intensive Care Medicine(Electronic Edition), 2025, 11(01): 42-45.

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