Nursing Roles in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a type of mechanical circulatory support that is increasingly utilized in the United States for severe respiratory and/or cardiac failure refractory to conventional therapies. It is an expensive and complex life support modality. Moreover, patients on ECMO are critically ill and require a strong multidisciplinary care team. A successful ECMO program involves a trained team consisting of physicians, perfusionists, nurses, and respiratory therapists. This article discusses the multiple roles of ECMO nurses, the various ECMO delivery care models, and the potential cost savings of an RN ECMO specialist staffing model-and introduces the novel role of the ECMO lead.
Source: AJN American Journal of Nursing
Institutions: University of Washington, UC San Diego Health System
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403280257