Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Basics - Comprehensive Overview | Clinical Medicine

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, more commonly referred to as ECMO, first started in the pediatric world before becoming more and more prominent in adults. It is used for patients with severe respiratory or hemodynamic failure as a means to try and support these patients long enough for their heart or lungs to recover. This video is an introduction to understanding ECMO. We discuss the general principles of what ECMO is and how it works. We then dive into the different types of ECMO, such as VV-ECMO (venovenous) and VA-ECMO (venoarterial). We illustrate the differences between these two types of ECMO, their indications, and the anatomy related to how they work. We then discuss the indications and contraindications for cannulating a patient for ECMO. We go into what needs to be done by the care team daily to maintain the ECMO circuit and optimize the patient. Lastly, we dive into the many potential complications that can result when a patient is on ECMO. Check out the video for all these details and more! 👉 Now find WhiteBoard Medicine on all major Podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon, More)! Let us know what you think! Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRjT_2FeKdzsQ2F_xwY7iAiX&si=xvrJFXoUGRu16hZY 👇DON'T MISS OUT - JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY TODAY 👇 https://www.patreon.com/WhiteBoardMedicine We appreciate the support! 📰👇SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER👍👍 https://whiteboardmedicine.kit.com/634ccbe783 COLLECTION OF PLAYLISTS: Critical Care Medicine 🚑 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRiZ85NNUGwk91YpqDWdIGvA&si=jGyrxrOcvQqTldFb Pulmonology🫁 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRinTHdWwKFYBX7N5kfOBRHz&si=BKliNG26xrQqUNvx Cardiology and ECG🫀 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRh2JoODgpLapjGDYXSW1q0h&si=jnr41duxoNnMw4ss Nephrology🧂 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRgwXdcj18ux70r08Et93idU&si=tbOHFsPfZgFFZxWg Acid Base🧬 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRjj4NDR0eq6M6TqKiZQZChX&si=iC0eBYNRCawR7f0G Medical, Healthcare, and Science News📰 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRhsj4rBQzF7YOtboBoHL2u9&si=OBt6z2aJabzPoLeR Biostatistics and Research📊 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRikRVVVVL09H-GxxrlJiZJh&si=vUO_j8D3VPqGAIAl Immunology🧫 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRjLvJPC2ub_mLSxFmL7dNnt&si=RmbzEewJV1YU3PEx Laboratory Evaluation and Values🧪 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRjGho7xcGieA1Hdkaj4vCCF&si=6cEOyuA8wuKcdpbp Infectious Disease🦠 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRj4G9ApK7nw-7V2Ye31_MR9&si=C-_5_1x7RXrzaTMs Obstetrics and Gynecology👶 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRgYRUdsBVEZ345SY0yYVEl9&si=A0SYAeK637NiMIdu Procedures💉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRiUYMZbBl-KBJJe2vyoeWyL&si=WJzDSnFd049JgHDc Endocrinology🎂 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRgxyOVpxlkKAxsx4mtr6nGx&si=eiLnS5kDySGdHxMP ________________________________________________________________________ If you enjoy the content and feel inclined, here are some ways in which you can support us! Funds will go towards purchasing better equipment/software, dedicating more time to the channel, and continuing to strive towards taking this channel to the next level! PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UQN2JGSYSQJEG YouTube Membership tab: It has a “Join” button at the top right corner of our Channel’s home page. We appreciate you! DISCLAIMER THIS VIDEO DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, watched, or listened to on this video, or any other videos, reports, texts tweets or other sources. #ecmo #hemodynamics #medicaleducation