Ethical Issues in the Transition to ECMO as a Destination Therapy

Samuel N. Doernberga Brigham and Women’s Hospital;b Harvard Medical School

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Derek R. Soleda Brigham and Women’s Hospital;b Harvard Medical School;c Boston Children’s Hospital;d Boston Medical Center

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Robert D. Truogb Harvard Medical School;e Children’s Hospital BostonCorrespondence[email protected]

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