Lively lecture and discussion about Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) survival data and how patient selection and timing of ECMO initiation contributes to improving ECMO outcomes.

Comprehensive discussions about the various devices used to deliver ECMO therapy.

Matt Warhoover, CCP; Perfusion program director at Vanderbilt University discusses staffing models for ECMO departments. Nursing Based ECMO Staffing Model, Respiratory Therapist Based ECMO Staffing Model, Perfusion Based ECMO Staffing Model, Hybrid Base ECMO Staffing Model Pros and cons.

Joe Basha, CCP lectures on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) safety and discussions on ECMO circuit design to minimize risks. ECMO Circuit examples: VA ECMO, VV ECMO, VVA ECMO, VAV ECMO, VVAV ECMO, and VVVA ECMO.

The learner will be able to discuss plasma adsorption therapy and how this benefits patients suffering Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). Our bodies are very good at fighting infections. The immune system reacts and attacks the bacteria and viruses that make us sick. But sometimes the immune reaction is so strong that it damages the body too. This is called a septic reaction, or sepsis. And the mortality rate associated with it can be high. They've organized a sepsis response team in the intensive care unit. Their goal: to stop sepsis and save lives.

The learner will be able to discuss anticoagulation strategies for patients on ECMO.

Dr. Prakash Balan discusses ECMO and patient selection, ECMO maintenance strategies and ECMO weaning and termination. VA ECMO. ECMO without Myocardial Recovery. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

Matt Warhoover, CCP of Vanderbilt University lectures and discusses economics of ECMO therapy and cost control/quality improvement strategies.

The learners will be able to describe where Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) cannulas can be placed to achieve specific respiratory and circulatory support goals. 

Kimberlee Spurlin, RN lectures and discusses the use of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Continuous Veno Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH) integrated into the ECMO circuit. CRRT fundamentals. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Indication for CRRT.