Shock/ECMO Flashcards
1
Q
DO2
A
Oxygen Delivery
2
Q
VO2
A
Metabolic demand
3
Q
VA ECMO
A
Supports heart & lungs
Large Vein - drains blood
Large Artery - returns blood
Disadvantage
- air thrombus, foreign body embolism in artery
- decreased/occluded distal blood flow
Most commonly used*
4
Q
VV EMO
A
Supports oxygenation & ventilation, but requires adequate CO (no direct cardiac support, but cardiac fxn can still improve)
Single, dual lumen cannula or
2 separate venous cannulas
Disadvantage
- Recirculation of oxygenated blood
- Limitations in profound hypoxemia in severe lung disease