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Developing an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Program.

Authors :
Jones-Akhtarekhavari J
Tribble TA
Zwischenberger JB
Source :
Critical care clinics [Crit Care Clin] 2017 Oct; Vol. 33 (4), pp. 767-775.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The development of a successful extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program requires an institutional commitment and the multidisciplinary cooperation of trained specialty personnel from nursing, internal medicine, anesthesiology, pulmonology, emergency medicine, critical care, and surgery and often pediatrics as well. The specialized training necessary to cultivate an integrated team capable of providing life-saving ECMO cannot be underestimated. The development of a successful ECMO program is best suited to a tertiary medical center that is centrally/regionally located and capable of financially supporting the level of expertise required as well as managing the program's overall cost effectiveness.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-8232
Volume :
33
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Critical care clinics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28887926
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccc.2017.07.001