ECMO for Severe COVID-19: Clinical Controversies and Lessons Learned
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Originally aired: January 13, 2022
ECMO use expanded greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite this increased use, outcomes have been mixed. The use of this technique also requires substantial resources from health systems that are already stressed. In this episode, ARDS experts discuss the challenges of caring for the sickest patients with COVID-19. They also review the most recent lessons learned regarding patient selection and duration of treatment for COVID-19 ECMO.
Moderator
John Gaillard, MD, FCCP
Panelists
Cara Agerstrand, MD
Neil MacIntyre, MD, FCCP
Erik Osborn, MD
Craig Rackley, MD, FCCP