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December 20, 2024

Beyond Survival: The Critical Need for Post-ECMO Care

As Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) technology continues to advance and the therapy saves more lives, we’re entering a new frontier: supporting long-term recovery and quality of life for ECMO survivors. […]

December 5, 2024

ECMO’s Expanding Horizons: From Life Support to Surgical Innovations

When most healthcare professionals think of ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), they typically picture it as a critical life support system for patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. However, a […]

November 15, 2024

New Research Shows ECMO May Be Preferred Treatment for Obese ARDS Patients

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening form of lung failure where severe inflammation causes fluid to build up in the lungs, making it extremely difficult for patients to […]

October 28, 2024

American Thoracic Society Updates Guidelines: ECMO Now Recommended for Severe ARDS

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains one of the most challenging conditions in critical care. This life-threatening form of lung failure is characterized by the rapid onset of widespread inflammation, […]

October 15, 2024

Empowering ECMO Excellence Through Comprehensive Education Offerings

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving therapy, and its expanding accessibility is a beacon of hope in critical care. As more healthcare institutions take the crucial step of establishing […]

October 10, 2024

From Low Volume to High Impact: IEC’s Strategy for Safely Enhancing ECPR Caseload

Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR) is an advanced form of traditional CPR. While traditional CPR involves chest compressions, breathing support, medications, and defibrillation, ECPR additionally integrates the use of ECMO during […]

September 29, 2024

Beyond the Basics: Tackling ECMO-Specific Infection Risks in Critical Care

Many life-saving therapies come with an inherent risk of infection. For example, central lines can result in Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs), while endotracheal tubes (ETTs) can lead to Ventilator-Associated […]

September 19, 2024

Mastering the Complexities of ECMO Transport: The IEC Advantage

At baseline, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a complex and advanced life support therapy, but when patient transport is factored into the equation, the process can become particularly daunting. ECMO […]

September 9, 2024

IEC’s Blueprint for ECMO Program Development

Establishing and maintaining an effective ECMO program presents unique challenges for healthcare institutions. The complexities involved in implementing a specialized service like ECMO can be overwhelming, further compounded by a […]

August 30, 2024

IEC’s Customizable ECMO Staffing Solutions: Meeting Your Hospital’s Unique Needs

In the wake of the global pandemic, the healthcare industry faces an unprecedented staffing crisis that has stretched resources to their limits—a problem that has no simple solution and may […]

August 23, 2024

5 Key Factors for Building a Cohesive and Successful ECMO Team

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical life support technology that requires a highly skilled and cohesive team to operate effectively. This multidisciplinary team typically includes intensivists, surgeons, perfusionists, nurses, […]

July 23, 2024

Groundbreaking Dual-Patient ECMO Transport: A Leap Forward in Critical Care

In October 2023, the Department of Defense’s (DOD) ECMO team achieved a historic milestone by conducting its first dual-patient ECMO air transport using a C-17 Globemaster III. This remarkable mission […]

July 11, 2024

Revolutionising Resuscitation: The Critical Role of ECPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR, was first discovered in the 1960s and began to be widely adopted shortly thereafter. Nearly everyone has heard of CPR, and if they’ve ever […]

Expanding Horizons in Organ Transplantation Innovative ECMO and Perfusion Concepts

June 13, 2024

Normothermic Regional Perfusion: The Gateway to Improved Transplant Outcomes

Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is an innovative technique used primarily in the field of organ transplantation. It is a type of Extracorporeal Organ Support (ECOS), which means it involves temporarily […]

May 15, 2024

ECMO and ECPR: Exploring Their Roles in Life Support

In the world of emergency and critical care medicine, life-saving technologies continuously evolve and adapt to meet new challenges. A pivotal moment came in the mid-20th century with the development […]

April 16, 2024

Optimizing ECMO Programs with IEC: Excellence in Startup, Support, and Training

What is ECMO? Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, or ECMO, is a medical technology used in critical care situations to help patients whose hearts and/or lungs are struggling to function on their […]

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