ECMO

Question 1

Benefits of mobilization in the ICU outweigh the risks (T/F)

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

_______ provides prolonged cardiac and respiratory support to persons whose heart and lungs are unable to provide an adequate amount of gas exchange or perfusion to sustain life

Answer 2

ECMO

Question 3

What are the 2 types of ECMO?

Answer 3

1. veno-venous

2. veno-arterial

Question 4

___-____ ECMO supports lung function

Answer 4

veno-venous

Question 5

____-____ ECMO supports heart ad lung function

Answer 5

veno-arterial

Question 6

____ lumen typically required femoral access

Answer 6

single

Question 7

__-____ (avalon) allows mobility

Answer 7

bi-caval (avalon)

Question 8

5 things to screen for candidacy for mobility?

Answer 8

1. hemodynamic stability as defined by the intensivist
2. low dose inotropes (<10 levo)
3. stable ventilation parameters
4. no flow variations in last 2 hours and no bleeding
5. RASS -1 to +1, conscious oriented and responsive to commands

Question 9

When working with a pt on ECMO you must have a complete visual of the _____, including what 3 things ?

Answer 9

circuit; 1) insertion points, 2) cannulas, 3) tubing