A neonate on mechanical ventilation with respiratory distress has a PaO? of 50 mm Hg,a $\overline{ { Paw }}$ of 20 cm H?O and FiO? of 0.8.Why should the therapist suggest therapies other than ECMO?

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The Oxygenation Index (OI) is used to assess the severity of respiratory failure and determine ECMO eligibility. An OI of 40 or more typically indicates ECMO consideration. The given values do not suggest an OI high enough to meet ECMO criteria.

A Neonate on Mechanical Ventilation with Respiratory Distress Has a PaO