July 27, 2022
9 min.
Perioperative / Critical Care Allied Health 8 in 8

Summary

Hypoxemia during veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) mandates recognition and therapeutic management.  This STS 8 in 8 video identifies the basis of hypoxemia during VV-ECMO support, such as cannula recirculation and shunted blood. Viewers will also learn remediation management strategies.

Presenters:
Cory M. Alwardt, PhD, CCP
Mayo Clinic Arizona 

Rita K. Milewski, MD, PhD, MSEd
Yale University