Should patients on VV-ECMO be placed in the prone position? This article explores the evolving body of evidence — from observational studies to the PRONECMO randomized trial — and what it means for hospitals managing ARDS cases with ECMO support. Learn why prone positioning remains a debated intervention, what subgroups may benefit most, and how IEC encourages an individualized, safety-first approach grounded in both data and bedside experience.

A new study using machine learning to predict 28-day mortality in VA ECMO patients could change how we manage risk in the ICU. With over 93% predictive accuracy using routine clinical data, this AI-driven model (eCMoML) offers ECMO teams a practical, real-world tool for patient selection, care planning, and resource optimization. Learn why this breakthrough matters—and how it could support your hospital’s next evolution in ECMO.

Cardiac arrest during surgery or interventional procedures is rare—but when it happens, every second counts. A new study from UCLA reveals that implementing a rapid-response ECPR protocol during the perioperative period can dramatically improve survival rates, far outperforming standard resuscitation in high-risk environments like cath labs and ORs. Learn how structured perioperative ECPR programs can bridge the gap between access and action—and why hospitals can’t afford to wait.

If you’re a critical care nurse or respiratory therapist ready to break through the ceiling of your career, ECMO specialization offers a powerful path forward. From mastering advanced life-support skills to joining elite teams and improving patient outcomes, ECMO expertise elevates your professional impact—and your earning potential. Discover how to become the specialist every ICU needs.

The demand for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has never been higher—and neither has the staffing gap. Understaffed ECMO programs delay care and put patients at risk. At IEC, we help hospitals build flexible, high-performance ECLS teams with turnkey staffing models, national talent pipelines, and scalable training. Because saving lives starts with staffing smart.

A new study reveals practical, ultrasound-based tools that help clinicians accurately predict fluid responsiveness in prone VV-ECMO patients—a group long considered difficult to assess. At IEC, we equip programs with the training and protocols to use these tools confidently, helping teams protect lungs, improve outcomes, and manage the tightrope of ARDS care with clarity.