Pediatric ECMO: Who, What, When, Where and Why

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This presentation reviews cases of children who require ECMO support. We review the indications for ECMO and discuss the differences between VV and VA ECMO. Then, we examine management considerations while on ECMO (ie, anticoagulation, resuscitation, weaning). Complications are discussed and long-term outcome data are presented. Finally, we look at future areas for research.

Objectives

Identify three red flags for previously healthy patients who could deteriorate quickly and require ECMO support.
Describe common considerations for patients while on ECMO.
Discuss complications and long-term outcomes for children placed on ECMO.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

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

Accreditation

The 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.

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Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

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Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.