Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)-Associated Coagulopathy in Adults.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used for the management of severe respiratory and cardiac failure and as a bridge to achieve definite treatment or transplantation. ECMO-associated coagulopathy (EAC) is a frequent complication leading to high rates of thrombosis or severe haemorrhage, contributing to morbidity and mortality among patients. Understanding the pathophysiology of EAC is substantial for effectively managing patients on ECMO.