1. The document discusses indications for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, including respiratory failure or circulatory failure that is potentially reversible and where ECMO may provide a "bridge" until recovery. 2. Specific indications mentioned include severe hypoxemia or hypercapnia unresponsive to conventional management for VV-ECMO, and acute coronary syndrome, myocarditis, pulmonary embolism, or post-cardiotomy shock for VA-ECMO. 3. It emphasizes the importance of patient selection and initiating ECMO at the right time to avoid bridging patients to poor long-term outcomes or death.