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

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.