August 20, 2020
9 min.
Perioperative / Critical Care Allied Health 8 in 8

Summary

Understanding the dynamics of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit pressure and flow is essential to guide decisions, including how much ECMO blood flow is appropriate during management, weaning, and specific clinical scenarios such as North-South or Harlequin syndrome. This video highlights the circuit-patient management interface for physicians.  

Presenters:
Rita Karianna Milewski, MD, PhD, MSEd
University of Pennsylvania

Cory M. Alwardt, PhD 
Mayo Clinic