What is the indication for immediate need of extraCorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy
I.Oxygenation index greater than 25
II.Oxygenation index greater than 40
III.A-aO₂ gradients greater than 600 after 4 hours inhaled nitric oxide therapy
IV.A-aO₂ gradients less than 600 after 4 hours inhaled nitric oxide therapy

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy is indicated for severe respiratory or cardiac failure when conventional treatments have failed. An oxygenation index greater than 40 and A-aO2 gradients greater than 600 after 4 hours of inhaled nitric oxide therapy indicate a severe impairment in gas exchange, suggesting the immediate need for ECMO support.

What Is the Indication for immediate need of ExtraCorporeal Membrane