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Leading from the Background: The ECLS Coordinator Role, Redefined.

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In the world of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS, aka ECMO), there are many heroes, bedside clinicians, surgeons, perfusionists, and critical care teams. But one role often goes unnoticed, under-recognized, and misunderstood: the ECLS Coordinator. Though rarely in the spotlight, ECLS Coordinators are the quiet force that keeps programs and people moving forward. Their work is […]

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ECMO COVID-19 Intervention Success Story

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In patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to COVID-19, indications for  Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) are similar to indications for its use in other clinical scenarios. ECMO may be considered when other advanced treatments fail, such as lung-protective ventilation, prone positioning, and high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP).1 For specific patient populations, there is

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Awake ECMO As A Treatment Option for Severe COVID-19

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The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in awake, spontaneously breathing patients (sometimes called “awake ECMO”) has been used for over a decade as a bridge for patients awaiting lung transplants. Cases have also been described where the therapy was used as an alternative to mechanical ventilation in COPD exacerbation. In 2012, the first report

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Improving Patient Outcomes with Better Quality Control Measures

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According to a 2016 study published in Health Affairs, $15.4 billion is spent by the medical industry each year on reporting quality measures. Even with this being the case, though, current quality control measures are simply not doing enough to improve patient outcomes. In this article, we’ll take a look at where current quality control

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Real-Time Perfusion Monitoring

Scientist-Perfusionists convert scientific findings into clinically relevant applications.

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Kevin McCusker Ph.D., MSc, CCP, Chief Research Scientist Professor Serdar Gunaydin M.D, Ph.D. Traditionally, scientists have bridged the gap between the clinic and the laboratory. Scientist-Perfusionists now hold professional degrees related to clinical care (i.e., Ph.D., CCP, RN, RRT, and MT) but spend most of their time in the clinical arena. Through our unique combination

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