Veno-venous ECMO - Indications and contra-indications of ECMO - Goal of treatment with VV ECMO
The video is our first discussion on the topic of Veno-venous ECMO - Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation - It answers the questions like - What is veno-venous ECMO? What are the indications and contra-indications? and the basic goals and aims. The series in 4 parts is going to explain the veno-venous ECMO in details so stay tuned for the upcoming parts.
It provides an excellent overview of the use of ECMO in the intensive care unit. ECMO came into the picture during the recent COVID-19 pandemic when a lot of us realized its usefulness and the unmet need of understanding ECMO.
This video highlights the role of ECMO - its configuration, the indications and contra-indications, and the complications of ECMO. Learn about ECMO and you may save a life, irrespective of the field you may be in.