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. ECMO Study Guide Linked Below! https://www.patreon.com/posts/extraco... 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! 📚 DOWNLOAD MINI COURSES, STUDY GUIDES, PRACTICE QUESTIONS, AD FREE VIDEOS, EDUCATIONAL DISCUSSIONS in our WBM Emergency Critical Care Patreon Community - Join Today!!   / whiteboardmedicine   👉 Now find WhiteBoard Medicine on all major Podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon, More)! Let us know what you think! Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Playlist:    • Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)   👇DON'T MISS OUT - JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY TODAY 👇   / whiteboardmedicine   We appreciate the support! 📰👇SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER👍👍 https://whiteboardmedicine.kit.com/63... COLLECTION OF PLAYLISTS: Critical Care Medicine 🚑    • Critical Care   Pulmonology🫁    • Pulmonology   Cardiology and ECG🫀    • Cardiology   Nephrology🧂    • Nephrology   Acid Base🧬    • Acid-Base Disorders   Medical, Healthcare, and Science News📰    • Playlist   Biostatistics and Research📊    • Biostatistics and Research Design   Immunology🧫    • Immunology   Laboratory Evaluation and Values🧪    • Laboratory Values   Infectious Disease🦠    • Infectious Disease   Obstetrics and Gynecology👶    • Obstetrics and Gynecology   Procedures💉    • Procedures   Endocrinology🎂    • Endocrinology   ________________________________________________________________________ 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_... YouTube Membership tab: It has a “Join” button at the top right corner of our Channel’s home page. We appreciate you! ⚠️ Educational Disclaimer: This content is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical consultation, or patient-specific treatment recommendations. Healthcare professionals remain responsible for exercising independent clinical judgment and following applicable guidelines, institutional policies, and local practice standards. Full disclaimer: https://whiteboardmedicine.com/discla... #ecmo #hemodynamics #medicaleducation