html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 9 Management of the patient on veno-arterial ECMO: general principles Introduction Veno-arterial ECMO allows gas exchange and pumps blood from a vein to an artery….
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 2 An ECMO service Staffing An ECMO service is entirely dependent on its people. The team is organized to provide a continuous service, 24 h a…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 8 Management of the patient on veno-venous ECMO: general principles Introduction Veno-venous ECMO allows gas exchange and is used to support failing lungs. The cardiovascular…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 1 A brief history of ECMO Starting point Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support is a form of extracorporeal life support. ECMO is not a treatment…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 5 Case selection Introduction ECMO is a support modality that buys time. During that time, the patient can be treated. If the patient recovers, ECMO…
