Because of the potential risks associated with ECMO, the clinical criteria used selects only those infants who are at an 80% or greater risk of mortality if conventional methods are used.

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ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is typically reserved for critically ill patients, including infants, who have a high risk of mortality with conventional treatment, often cited as 80% or greater, to justify its use due to the procedure's significant risks and resource demands.

Because of the Potential Risks Associated with ECMO, the Clinical