ICU Doctor explains ECMO || Life Support

ECMO is another for of life support. This video gives a simple explanation of the purpose of ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), why a patient may need ECMO, the differences between VV-ECMO and VA-ECMO, and the risks of being on ECMO. This is a very basic explanation of this type of life support - not a comprehensive overview. This video is for people who know nothing about ECMO and want a bird's eye view of what it is. Medical background not required. *Friday's Video will be a Q&A -- leave your questions in the comment section below!* TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:56 What is ECMO 01:07 VV vs VA 02:20 VV ECMO Indications 02:48 VA ECMO Indications 03:51 How do we decide who goes on ECMO? 06:06 Risks of ECMO Image Sources (I do not own any of these images): VV ECMO: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... VA ECMO: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Let me know what you hope to hear about next! SUGGESTION BOX: https://forms.gle/zsopoMcY6Bt3D6yb9 Leave your Q&A questions here! https://forms.gle/jnQ88N3BobqDjhiM8 ************************ DISCLAIMER: I am A doctor but I am not YOUR doctor. This video is intended for educational purposes and is not a substitution for medical care and consulting with your own physician. FOLLOW ME! Twitter - @theintenseMD Instagram - @theintenseMD Email for business inquires: [email protected] #ECMO #LifeSupport #VVECMO #VAECMO