ECMO is utilized in two primary configurations depending on the patient's specific organ failure. Veno-Venous (VV) ECMO Isolated respiratory failure. Function: Supports lung function only. Common Use: Severe pneumonia, ARDS, or COVID-19. Veno-Arterial (VA) ECMO
A centrifugal pump provides the force needed to maintain blood flow when the heart is too weak to do so alone. Mechanical Circulatory Support: ECMO
The ECMO system operates by pumping blood out of the patient's body, processing it through an artificial membrane, and returning it to the circulation. ECMO is utilized in two primary configurations depending
Blood is accessed through large tubes called cannulas, typically inserted into major veins or arteries. Clinical Applications and Configurations processing it through an artificial membrane