ECMO Flashcards
What is the goal SAT for ecmo patient’s
88-92%
V-V ECMO helps with _______ and avoids _______
Respiratory Failure and Barotrauma
What type of ECMO do you not need compression for during code?
V-A ECMO
What P/F ratio number is ECMO indicated at?
<100
What is the ideal time to place someone on ECMO after they code?
within 23 minutes to a half an hour
Ecmo allows the lungs to heal by avoiding______ and ______
High concentrations, High peak inspiratory pressures
A non-occlusive pump is known as
Centrifugal
Negative pressure is where in the circuit?
Drain line
In Bi-fem VV ECMO the return Cannula is positioned where?
Higher
What does a rising Delta P indicate?
Oxygenator failure
If you want to lower the CO2 you need to do what?
Increase the sweep
The more negative the pressure the higher risk for?
Hemolysis
How do you calculate DELTA P?
Pre - Post pressure
At what RPMS are you at risk for Hemolysis
> 4000
Centrifugal pump is ____ and _____ dependent
Pre-load and afterload
How is a cannula size selected?
Flow rate vs pressure loss
What should the distance be between cannulas?
15 cm
Recirculation is seen in ?
V-V ECMO