CASE DISCUSSION
Case Discussion on Management of ECMO
Presented India by Dr. Pavan ValaViews
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Case Description
ECMO is a form of life support that uses a machine to oxygenate the blood outside of the body used for patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure who are not responding to conventional treatment. ECMO can be used in both adult and pediatric patients. Hemodynamic parameters such as heart...
Case Summary
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is an extracorporeal therapy that provides long-term respiratory or cardiac support. It involves taking blood out of the body, running it through a machine to oxygenate it, and returning it to the patient. ECMO can be used as a bridge to recovery, transplant, decision-making in emergencies, or mechanical cardiac support.
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Dr. Pavan Vala
MBBS, MD, FCCM(TMH), EDIC, FFICM(UK) , Consultant, Critical Care & ECMODisclosures
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