Emergence of ECMO in EMS Rescue
A look at ECMO in EMS — the benefits, challenges, and future possibilities of bringing extracorporeal life support into the prehospital setting.
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What You'll Learn
- Explain the basic function and clinical purpose of ECMO in prehospital cardiac arrest care.
- Identify criteria for field recognition of ECMO-eligible patients and how these impact scene time management.
- Evaluate how prehospital provider roles and transport decisions influence ECMO outcomes in systems with limited resources.
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