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Infections associated with heater cooler units used in cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO

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Infections associated with heater cooler units used in cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO: information for healthcare providers in the UK

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This guidance explains how healthcare providers should mitigate risks associated with the use of heater cooler units for cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Published 5 November 2015
Last updated 20 February 2017 + show all updates
  1. Updated guidance, version 2.

  2. First published.