ECMO is utilized in two primary configurations depending on the patient's specific organ failure. Veno-Venous (VV) ECMO Isolated respiratory failure. Function: Supports lung function only. Common Use: Severe pneumonia, ARDS, or COVID-19. Veno-Arterial (VA) ECMO
The ECMO system operates by pumping blood out of the patient's body, processing it through an artificial membrane, and returning it to the circulation. Mechanical Circulatory Support: ECMO
The machine removes carbon dioxide and adds oxygen to the blood. ECMO is utilized in two primary configurations depending
A centrifugal pump provides the force needed to maintain blood flow when the heart is too weak to do so alone. processing it through an artificial membrane
Blood is accessed through large tubes called cannulas, typically inserted into major veins or arteries. Clinical Applications and Configurations