Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:ECMO
gptkbp:alternativeTo mechanical ventilation
ventricular assist device
gptkbp:canBe expensive
life-saving
resource-intensive
gptkbp:complication hemolysis
limb ischemia
neurological injury
gptkbp:component tubing
pump
cannulae
membrane oxygenator
gptkbp:contraindication terminal illness
irreversible organ failure
uncontrolled bleeding
gptkbp:duration days to weeks
gptkbp:guideline_by gptkb:Extracorporeal_Life_Support_Organization
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
gptkbp:monitors critical care physician
perfusionist
ECMO specialist
gptkbp:requires continuous monitoring
anticoagulation
specialized equipment
multidisciplinary team
gptkbp:riskFactor bleeding
infection
thrombosis
gptkbp:type venoarterial ECMO
venovenous ECMO
gptkbp:used_in adults
children
cardiac arrest
neonates
intensive care units
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:ARDS
cardiac support
respiratory support
severe respiratory failure
cardiogenic shock
bridge to transplant
severe heart failure
COVID-19 respiratory failure
bridge to recovery
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Oxygenator
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8