Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a vital therapy offering a lifeline to critically ill patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. Its life-saving potential is undeniable, with survival rates improving significantly in recent years. However, the journey to establish a new ECMO program within a hospital can be a daunting and complex endeavor. This complexity often deters hospitals from providing this crucial therapy, leaving patients in need without access and hospitals without the benefits it can offer.

As hospitals consider how to build or expand ECMO programs while still managing the day-to-day pressures already facing their teams, many are turning to external partners for support. By partnering with established ECMO service providers, hospitals can jumpstart their ECMO initiatives in a streamlined and cost-effective way. However, hospitals need to be diligent in their vetting processes when it comes to selecting the right partner for their needs.