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September 8, 2014

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4.5 Describes the use of mechanical assist devices to support the circulation, 4.6 Initiates, and weans patients from invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support, manages

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Classification

  • veno-arterial ECMO (VA-ECMO): gas exchange and haemodynamic support
  • veno-venous (VV-ECMO): gas exchange
  • arterio-venous ECMO (AV-ECMO): gas exchange (mainly CO2 removal; no pump)

Resources

paperExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adults, Martinez & Vuylsteke, CEACCP 2012