Tags Archives: ECMO simulation

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Delays in mechanical circulatory support initiation, in particular extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), can exceed an hour while awaiting a specialized shock team. Delays can negatively impact patient outcomes. To address..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: The growing popularity of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) necessitates adequate education and training of the multidisciplinary teams caring for these medically complex patients. Simulation-based education (SBE) has been used..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal techniques have been present in medicine for over 70 years. Many factors in history have influenced their development and popularisation, in particular the first discoveries of heparin..

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Abstract Background Current medical simulators for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are expensive and rely on low-fidelity methodologies. This creates a challenge that demands a new approach to eliminate high costs..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a high-risk, low-volume procedure requiring repetition, skill and multiple disciplines with fidelity of communication. Yet many barriers exist to maintain proficiency and skills..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Since 2013, the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) at Children's National has conducted annual extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) simulations that focus on team dynamics, room setup, and..

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Abstract Introduction Adult and pediatric ECMO procedures have been increasingly established as conventional life-saving modalities in critical care services across the world. Since 2017, a multidisciplinary team of program advisors..

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Abstract Simulation based learning is becoming a crucial part in ECMO education. Simulation can provide a safe but also very realistic learning experience depending on simulation fidelity. In our institution..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction:   Simulation training offers an authentic team-based learning opportunity without risk to real patients. The Educational Corner at the annual congress of the European Branch of Extracorporeal Life..

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Abstract High-volume extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) centers generally have better outcomes than (new) low-volume ECMO centers, most likely achieved by a suitable exposure to ECMO cases. To achieve a higher..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract High-volume extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) centers generally have better outcomes than (new) low-volume ECMO centers, most likely achieved by a suitable exposure to ECMO cases. To achieve a higher..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a supportive therapy used in the most severe forms of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Due to its intrinsic complexity and relatively low annual..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of mechanical support used in respiratory failure refractory to conventional medical management. Because VV ECMO cannulation is an uncommonly performed,..