Managing ECMO Patients

39108For this assignment, you will describe the management of ECMO in a critical care setting. Give a brief description of the topics below that are involved in ECMO therapy.

1. Define and differentiate Venoarterial ECMO, Venovenous ECMO and Arteriovenous ECMO

2. Describe the initiation of ECMO Support

3. Describe the maintenance of an ECMO Run

4. Describe the method of transporting a Patient on ECMO

5. Describe the risks and complications of ECMO

6. Describe the blood products used during ECMO

7. Describe the weaning and decannulation process of ECMO

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