Mastering ECMO: A Comprehensive Guide for Critical Care Professionals

By renowned expert Dr. Jeffrey DellaVolpe, MDECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is a vital form of support for patients with respiratory failure, severe ARDS, COVID-19, and cardiogenic shock. With its exponential growth in use worldwide, ECMO has become an essential therapy in modern critical care.

Understanding the Principles of Extracorporeal Support

The ECMO Book offers a thorough yet approachable framework for understanding the principles of extracorporeal support, as well as the subtleties related to the care of patients needing ECMO. This authoritative guide provides consistent guidance on all aspects of ECMO, making complex information accessible and understandable.

Comprehensive Coverage of ECMO Concepts

Establishing the context of ECMO in the care of critically ill patients, this book covers essential topics such as:

• Patient selection, indications, and contraindications
• Physiologic fundamentals and their application to extracorporeal support
• Blood flow titration, sweep gas titration, and ventilator management on ECMO
• Anticoagulation and bleeding management

A Valuable Resource for Critical Care Professionals

With its focus on practical application, The ECMO Book is an indispensable resource for intensivists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and critical care nurses seeking to enhance their knowledge and proficiency with ECMO. The eBook version, included with purchase, allows for easy access and customization of content, making it an ideal learning tool.

Purchase Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Edition: 1st edition (June 26, 2023)
• Language: English
• Pages: 248
• ISBN-10: 0443111987
• ISBN-13: 978-0443111983