ECMO

GPTKB entity

Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:abbreviation extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
gptkbp:alternativeTo mechanical ventilation
ventricular assist device
gptkbp:component pump
cannula
oxygenator
gptkbp:contraindication irreversible organ failure
uncontrolled bleeding
gptkbp:developedBy 1970s
gptkbp:duration days to weeks
gptkbp:function oxygenates blood outside the body
removes carbon dioxide from blood
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ECMO
gptkbp:monitors critical care team
gptkbp:notableOrganization gptkb:Extracorporeal_Life_Support_Organization
gptkbp:requires trained personnel
anticoagulation
specialized equipment
gptkbp:riskFactor bleeding
infection
thrombosis
gptkbp:standsFor extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
gptkbp:type venoarterial ECMO
venovenous ECMO
gptkbp:usedFor adult respiratory distress syndrome
bridge to heart transplantation
bridge to lung transplantation
cardiac support
neonatal respiratory failure
pediatric cardiac failure
respiratory support
severe cardiac failure
severe respiratory failure
support during ARDS
support during COVID-19
support during cardiac arrest
support during severe pneumonia
gptkbp:usedIn critical care
intensive care units
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tufts_Medical_Center
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5