Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a technique for providing life support in event of lung failure where normal respiratory processes are not able to maintain sufficient oxygenation of the body's organ systems. Although the most frequent use of ECMO has been in newborns with respiratory failure and for individuals undergoing cardiopulmonary surgery, it is also useful in selected cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), including those in trauma patients. To determine the effectiveness of ECMO for trauma patients with ARDS. We present a case of ARDS in a trauma patient who sustained a crushing injury, and subsequent hypovolemic shock. He was refractory to standard therapy but successfully managed with ECMO. ECMO is a viable treatment in individuals suffering from ARDS. It's an alternative therapy while conventional treatment fails.