ECMO in the Adult Patient (Core Critical Care)
by Alain Vuylsteke, Daniel Brodie, Alain Combes, Jo-Anne Fowles, Giles Peek
ECMO in the Adult Patient offers a detailed overview of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for critically ill adults. It addresses key clinical considerations, from initiation to management, helping intensive care specialists enhance patient care in severe heart and lung failure cases.
About This Book
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) serves as a vital life-support technology for adults facing acute cardiac or respiratory failure when conventional treatments prove insufficient. This book, part of the Core Critical Care series, delivers a thorough examination of ECMO's application in adult patients.
Authored by leading experts in the field, it covers the foundational aspects of ECMO, including patient selection criteria, cannulation techniques, and circuit management. The text emphasizes practical guidance for intensive care teams to optimize outcomes in complex clinical scenarios.
Readers will find detailed insights into monitoring protocols, troubleshooting complications, and weaning strategies. The resource aims to equip healthcare professionals with the expertise needed to implement ECMO effectively in adult critical care environments.
With contributions from Alain Vuylsteke, Daniel Brodie, Alain Combes, Jo-Anne Fowles, and Giles Peek, the book reflects current best practices in this evolving area of medicine.
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