BookJeffrey Dellavolpe.
Summary: "ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) is a crucial form of support for patients with respiratory failure, severe ARDS, COVID-19, and cardiogenic shock whose use has been increasing exponentially around the world. The ECMO Book offers a comprehensive yet approachable framework for understanding the principles of extracorporeal support as well as the subtleties related to the care of patients needing ECMO. Dr. Jeffrey DellaVolpe provides authoritative, consistent guidance on all aspects of ECMO, making complex information understandable and accessible and helping you increase your knowledge of and proficiency with this multifaceted therapy. "--Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Oxygen Delivery and Consumption
Shock
Recognition of Shock
Hypoxia
The Failure of DO 2 - Did What I Do to the Patient Just Work?
Introduction to ECMO Fundamentals
Indications and Selection of Patients for ECMO
ECMO Configurations
Components, Sensors, and Circuit Access
Blood Flow Dynamics
Membrane Characteristics
Veno-Venous ECMO Physiology
Veno-Arterial ECMO Physiology
Physiology of Retrograde Flow
Central Veno-Arterial ECMO Physiology
Introduction to ECMO Management Principles
Blood Flow Titration
Sweep Gas Flow Titration
Ventilator Management on ECMO
Anticoagulation and Bleeding Management
Pharmacokinetics.