The ECMO Course Syllabus
Physiology
- Oxygen delivery
- Shock
- Detection of shock
- Hypoxia
- Failure of DO2
ECMO Fundamentals
- Introduction and application of concepts
- Indications and selection
- Configurations
- Components, sensors, alarms and access
ECMO Physiology
- Introduction
- Flow characteristics
- Membrane characteristics
- Physiology of VA ECMO
- Retrograde flow
- Central cannulation
ECMO Management
- Flow titration
- Anticoagulation and bleeding management
- Ventilator management on ECMO
- Pharmacokinetics