Critical care & ECMO in the era of COVID-19: why data matters

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 focused on better understanding the impact of COVID-19, and the role of extracorporeal support and ICU care in patients with SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus infection. Topics & speakers: ELSO Registry … Read more

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 & topics: Christian Bermudez & Holt Murray: regional coordination and collaboration on patients selection, cannulation, transfer, management strategies… Erik Osborn: successful ECMO support experiences, general management & procedures on … Read more

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 our patients & colleagues safe. This ELSO webinar focused on sharing experiences from around the globe that are currently in the surge phase. Highlights: Pearls from a COVID-19 … Read more

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 of patient from Diamond Princess cruise ship requiring ECLS transport of patients on extracorporeal support coagulopathy on ECMO & more… Here full video, and the slides, available for … Read more

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 & Anesthesia Cardiovascular Research Institute University of California, San Francisco Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – with Special Reference to COVID-19 A/Prof Kiran Shekar, Adult Intensive Care Services and Critical … Read more

ELSO Webinar

ECMO in COVID-19 To date, there is limited worldwide experience with using ECMO in COVID-19 patients. The ELSO – Extracorporeal Life Support Organization continues to collect data through our member centers, and will provide recommendations as additional information becomes available. Moreover, to support the ECMO providers community, we are going to host a series of … Read more