Friday Facts

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of mechanical circulatory support used as a bridge to recovery, transplant, or alternative therapy (ie, VAD insertion). ECMO’s usage is growing each year, and machines are becoming increasingly portable giving rise to therapies like ECPR.

Check out this awesome blog post (link below) for a simplified overview of this device. It covers components, cannulation, pressures, anticoagulation, and more!

https://rk.md/2019/what-is-ecmo/