ECMO in the Adult Patient (Core Critical Care)

ECMO: A Practical Guide for the Critical Care Team provides a clear, accessible introduction to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and its growing role in the management of patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. As ECMO continues to evolve as an important critical care therapy, clinicians across multiple disciplines need a practical resource that explains the technology, principles, and day-to-day care in a straightforward way.

Part of the Core Critical Care series, this easy-to-read guide is designed for clinicians who are beginning their ECMO journey. It breaks down complex concepts into practical, understandable information, helping healthcare professionals develop a stronger foundation for safe and effective ECMO practice.

The book is relevant to the entire multidisciplinary ECMO team, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for critically ill patients. Readers will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of ECMO technology and the essential considerations involved in caring for patients receiving this advanced life-support therapy.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the basic principles of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

• Develop a practical foundation for managing patients with severe respiratory and cardiac failure.

• Explore the technology and principles behind safe and effective ECMO practice.

• Gain insight into the multidisciplinary approach required for successful ECMO patient care.

• Connect clinical knowledge and practical experience to everyday critical care decision-making.

• Build confidence in understanding ECMO as an increasingly important component of modern intensive care.

Written with clarity and clinical practicality in mind, this guide is an ideal starting point for the aspiring ECMO clinician. At the same time, experienced practitioners will find valuable perspectives and structured clinical insights drawn from real-world experience.

Whether you're a physician, nurse, physiotherapist, pharmacist, dietician, or another member of the critical care team, ECMO: A Practical Guide offers an approachable introduction to the technology and patient management principles behind one of the most rapidly developing areas of modern critical care.

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