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. 2018 Apr;10(Suppl 8):S931–S946. doi: 10.21037/jtd.2018.03.116

Table 1. Differences between cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO).

Characteristics CPB ECMO
Priming volume Large Small
Type of oxygenator Short term use Short or Long-term use
Pump Roller or centrifugal Centrifugal
Reservoir Present No reservoir
Cooling possibility Yes Limited
Initial heparin bolus 300–400 U/kg 50–100 U/kg
Target ACT >480 160–200