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b'ECMO -- that\'s short for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation -- is a medical technology that helps a variety of patients, including premature babies and adults whose hearts and/or lungs can heal better if a machine temporarily pumps their blood and oxygen. Believing that more patients may benefit from ECMO, ECMO -- that\'s short for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation -- is a medical technology that helps a variety of patients, including premature babies and adults whose hearts and/or lungs can heal better if a machine temporarily pumps their blood and oxygen. Believing that more patients may benefit from ECMO, Robert Dunton, MD Robert Dunton, MD (at right in photo), and (at right in photo), and Christopher Tanski, MD Christopher Tanski, MD (at left), are creating a new service at Upstate University Hospital. Certain patients suffering from trauma, drug overdose or cardiac arrest may be recommended for ECMO as part of their care. (at left), are creating a new service at Upstate University Hospital. Certain patients suffering from trauma, drug overdose or cardiac arrest may be recommended for ECMO as part of their care.'