Fulminant myocarditis, massive pulmonary embolism, acute MI with cardiogenic shock, and ECPR (ECMO-assisted CPR). ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) services in NSW
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of advanced life support that provides temporary respiratory and/or cardiac support to patients with life-threatening organ failure. It functions by circulating blood outside the body, removing carbon dioxide, and adding oxygen via a membrane oxygenator. 🫀 1. Types of ECMO Support
The configuration is determined by the patient's specific organ failure.