Critical care & ECMO in the era of COVID-19: why data matters! ELSO webinar, moderated by Dr. Robert Bartlett & Matt Paden, highlighting the current research underway… Read more “Critical care & ECMO in the era of COVID-19: why data matters”
ELSO COVID-19 Guidelines
The ELSO – Extracorporeal Life Support Organization COVID-19 interim guidelines: a consensus document from an international group of interdisciplinary ECMO providers dedicated to ECLS in SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus infection related cardiopulmonary failure and applying to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations. The guidelines cover 10 key areas:
ECMO Organization
Patient Selection and Timing of ECMO Initiation
Cannulation Strategies and ECMO Initiation
Ongoing Care on ECMO
Weaning from ECMO and Decannulation
Transport on ECMO
ECMO in Neonatal and Pediatric Population
Infection Control and Staff Safety
Ethical Dilemmas
Quality Assurance and Ongoing Research
Here a graphic summary, full text available, open access, on ASAIO journal at https://bit.ly/2xmN6H3
ECMO in COVID-19: What have we learned so far?
ECMO in COVID-19: What we have learned thus far? Lot of interesting topics & points of view discussed during this ELSO webinar, on April 22! Speakers &… Read more “ECMO in COVID-19: What have we learned so far?”
ECMOCARD study, the story
The ECMOCARD Study first steps, trying to understand provide best care to COVID-19 patients who need critical care in ICU, from local outbreaks of Novel Coronavirus, to… Read more “ECMOCARD study, the story”
ELSO COVID-19 Dashboard
The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization – ELSO COVID-19 Dashboard is now live! We are asking centers Worldwide to support us capture vital informations to assist in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus:… Read more “ELSO COVID-19 Dashboard”
The power of connection
The power of connection: at a time when social distancing is a universal necessity, connecting as a healthcare community has never been so vitally important to keeping… Read more “The power of connection”
ECMOCARD study update
In a time of global crisis, global collaboration is essential: join & support ECMOCARD Study: how to provide best care to COVID-19 patients who need critical care… Read more “ECMOCARD study update”
Current situation of ECMO use in Japan for COVID-19 associated ARDS
Current situation of ECMO use in Japan for COVID-19 associated ARDS: second ELSO webinar focused on the use of ECLS during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemics, run on March 30th. Highlights:case presentation… Read more “Current situation of ECMO use in Japan for COVID-19 associated ARDS”
Preparing to support COVID-19 patients on ECMO
First Extracorporeal Life Support Organization webinar dedicated to the role of extracorporeal support in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection, speakers: Michael A. Matthay, MD Departments of Medicine &… Read more “Preparing to support COVID-19 patients on ECMO”
Open access book: COVID-19 prevention & treatment
Open access book: COVID-19 prevention & treatment by First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine: three sections,infection prevention and control managementdiagnosis & managementnursing…including an ECMO support… Read more “Open access book: COVID-19 prevention & treatment”
