"Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Advances in Therapy" ed. by Michael S. Firstenberg

The goal of this text is to provide a framework for the development and successful growth of a program. Authors from Centers of Excellence Worldwide have shared their experiences in the full spectrum in dealing with this evolving field.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), despite a long and troubled history, is very rapidly evolving into a therapy that can be safely and effectively applied across the world in patients experiencing acute cardiac and/or pulmonary failure. As experiences grow, there is a better understanding of nuances of the importance of teamwork, therapy guidelines and protocols, patient selection, and understanding the functional aspects of pump-circuit technology as it interfaces with human biology. The challenges in managing these very sick and complex patients cannot be understated.

Contents
Preface
1 Introductory Chapter: Evolution of ECMO from Salvage to Mainstream Supportive and Resuscitative Therapy
2 Simulation Training on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
3 ECMO Biocompatibility: Surface Coatings, Anticoagulation, and Coagulation Monitoring
4 ECMO Cannulation Techniques
5 Triple Cannulation ECMO
6 Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Refractory Cardiogenic Shock and Cardiac Arrest
7 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Complex Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Patients without Cardiogenic Shock
8 Cardiac Catheterisation and Intervention on ECMO
9 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation During Lung Transplantation
10 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support as Treatment for Early Graft Failure After Heart Transplantation
11 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Traumatic Injury: An Overview of Utility and Indications
12 Anesthetic Management of Patients on ECMO
13 Management of Mechanical Ventilation During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
14 Sedation, Analgesia Delirium in the ECMO Patient
15 Weaning Strategy from Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
16 Neurologic Issues in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support
17 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
18 Practical and Theoretical Considerations for ECMO System Development