What is another word for heart-lung machine?
Pronunciation: [hˈɑːtlˈʌŋ məʃˈiːn] (IPA) 
A heart-lung machine is a device that helps maintain blood circulation and oxygenation during cardiac surgeries. It is also known by other names such as cardiopulmonary bypass machine, oxygenator, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine, or ECMO. These devices are essential tools in modern heart surgery and have revolutionized the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Besides helping to support the heart and lungs during surgery, they also allow the surgeon to operate in a blood-free and motionless field, making the procedure more accurate and efficient. Using heart-lung machines has greatly improved the success rates of complex cardiac surgeries and saved countless lives.
