Guideline on the application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the protection of deceased donor kidneys

The Branch of Organ Transplantation of Chinese Medical Association has released the “Guideline on Application of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Protection of Deceased Donor Kidneys”. This guideline referred to the “Expert Consensus on the Application of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Protection of Organs from China Donation after Citizen′s Death (2016 Edition)” and “Technical Operation Specifications for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Protection of Deceased Donor Organ (2019 Edition)” as well as the literatures and guidelines published. This document raises 13 clinical questions and provides recommendations based on existing evidence, aiming to further standardize the application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the protection of deceased donor kidneys.