ECMO Quiz

ECMO Basics

• The primary purpose of ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is to provide both cardiac and respiratory support to patients who are experiencing cardiac or respiratory failure.

ECMO Device

• The device used in ECMO is known as a membrane oxygenator.

ECMO Usage

• ECMO is generally used in the treatment process when other life-supporting therapies are inadequate, and it is usually used as a bridge to recovery or as a bridge to other therapies.

ECMO Mechanism

• ECMO works by draining the patient's blood, oxygenating it, and then returning it to the patient, thus providing cardiac and respiratory support.

ECMO Origins

• The source of technology for ECMO is derived from cardiopulmonary bypass technology used in open-heart surgery.

Shock Symptoms

• Initial symptoms of shock include low blood pressure, fast heart rate, and decreased urine output.

Low Volume Shock

• Another name for low volume shock is hypovolemic shock.

Obstructive Shock Causes

• Obstructive shock may be caused by a blockage or obstruction that prevents the heart from filling with blood, such as a pulmonary embolism or a tension pneumothorax.

Shock Diagnosis

• The diagnosis of shock is generally made by evaluating the patient's symptoms, medical history, and physical examination, as well as laboratory tests and imaging studies.

Distributive Shock Causes

• Distributive shock may be due to a disruption in the regulation of blood vessel tone, such as sepsis, anaphylaxis, or spinal cord injuries.