In this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Jose Fernandes from the Department of Clinical Perfusion at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK, about extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:47 History
04:46 Basics
09:58 Circuit
14:09 Cannulation
22:44 Indications for Use
28:14 VV ECMO
32:18 VA ECMO
36:44 Monitoring
42:31 Complications
47:03 ECMO CPR
49:17 Trainee Tips
50:57 Guest Advice
They discuss cannulation, general indications and contraindications, venovenous (VV) ECMO, venoarterial (VA) ECMO, peripheral VA ECMO, and central VA ECMO. They also explore monitoring, cardiac function monitoring in VA ECMO, complications, ECMO cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and important tips for trainees.
The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month’s one-year anniversary episode with a very special guest.
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