Management of Adult Patients Supported with Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO): Guideline from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)
Joseph E. Tonna, Darryl Abrams, Daniel Brodie, John C. Greenwood, Jose Alfonso Rubio Mateo-Sidrón, Asad Usman, Eddy Fan
Abstract
Disclaimer: The use of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) in adults has rapidly increased worldwide. This ELSO guideline is intended to be a practical guide to patient selection, initiation, cannulation, management, and weaning of VV ECMO for adult respiratory failure. This is a consensus document which has been updated from the previous version to provide guidance to the clinician.
Topics & Concepts
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenationMedicineGuidelineLife supportIntensive care medicineExtracorporealWeaningRespiratory failureAnesthesiaSurgeryInternal medicinePathologyMechanical Circulatory Support DevicesCardiac Arrest and ResuscitationRespiratory Support and Mechanisms