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IC🫀 ECMO – When the heart and lungs fail, technology keeps life flowing.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced life-support technique used in critical care when the heart or lungs cannot function effectively. It temporarily oxygenates blood outside the body and returns it back to circulation, giving the patient time to recover.
⚡ Used in:
• Severe ARDS
• Cardiogenic shock
• Cardiac arrest (ECPR)
• Respiratory failure
• Bridge to transplant
👩⚕️ For nurses and ICU teams, understanding ECMO is crucial because monitoring flow, anticoagulation, ABG values, and cannula sites can directly impact patient survival.
💡 ECMO is not a cure — it is a bridge that gives the body time to heal.
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