Evaluation of water loss during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Yuki Nakamura, Yoshimasa Shimamoto, Katsunori Tachibana, Koichi Umimoto, Department of Clinical Engineering, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Department of Biomedical Science, Osaka Electro-Communication University

Perfusion

Published online on November 04, 2025

Abstract

Perfusion, Ahead of Print.
IntroductionExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can cause blood water loss due to insensible perspiration via oxygenators and plasma leakage. The accurate quantification of water loss is crucial for maintaining fluid balance in patients on ECMO. ...