ECMO Bootcamp

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a vastly evolving technology associated with a high rate of mortality. Highly skilled nurses are needed to troubleshoot and prevent ECMO emergencies. This session includes a brief overview of ECMO pathophysiology and design and a comprehensive exploration of best-practice guidelines for detection and prevention of ECMO complications. Through case studies, attendees identify changes in patients’ condition and utilize higher-level management strategies.

Objectives

Explain the pathophysiology of ECMO and ECMO design as they relate to ECMO circuitry, pump settings and management.
Identify key principals to differentiate VV ECMO and VA ECMO in regard to patient selection criteria, management and weaning trials.
Analyze patient complications associated with ECMO and apply best-practice interventions.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.