Support In Adults | Ecmo-extracorporeal Life

Provides respiratory support only . Blood is drained from a large vein and returned to a large vein.

Fulminant myocarditis, massive pulmonary embolism, acute MI with cardiogenic shock, and ECPR (ECMO-assisted CPR). ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) services in NSW ECMO-Extracorporeal Life Support in Adults

Refractory ARDS, bridge to lung transplant, or primary graft dysfunction post-transplant. Provides respiratory support only

Provides both respiratory and cardiac support . Blood is drained from a vein and returned to an artery, bypassing the heart and lungs. Primary Indication Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Cardiogenic Shock / Cardiac Arrest Gas Exchange High efficiency for CO2cap C cap O sub 2 O2cap O sub 2 Efficient but risk of differential hypoxia Hemodynamics Relies on patient's native cardiac output Replaces or supplements cardiac output Common Sites Jugular and Femoral veins Femoral vein and Femoral/Axillary artery 📋 2. Indications and Contraindications Common Indications bridge to lung transplant