What is ECMO? - Lifesaving Support for Failing Organs (Including COVID-19 Cases)

Extracorporeal life support (ECLS), also known as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or ECMO, is one of the most advanced forms of life support available to patients experiencing acute failure of the cardiac and respiratory systems, including critical cases of COVID-19.

UC Davis Medical Center has received the Platinum Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) for its Extracorporeal Life Support Program. The program provides lifesaving support for failing organ systems in infants, children and adults.

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UC Davis Medical Center is a nationally recognized academic medical center offering primary care for all ages, specialty care in 150 fields, and the latest treatment options and expertise for the most complex health conditions. UC Davis Medical Center serves a 65,000-square-mile area that includes 33 counties and 6 million residents across Northern and Central California. The medical center typically admits approximately 30,000 patients per year and handles more than 900,000 visits, while the emergency room sees more than 200 patients per day on average.

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0:00 What is ECMO?
0:39 How does ECMO work?
1:05 What is the mortality rate for patients on ECMO?
1:35 What else is needed for ECMO to work?

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 12/3/21. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.

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