Mechanical Circulatory Support: Ecmo -

The machine removes carbon dioxide and adds oxygen to the blood.

A centrifugal pump provides the force needed to maintain blood flow when the heart is too weak to do so alone. Mechanical Circulatory Support: ECMO

ECMO is utilized in two primary configurations depending on the patient's specific organ failure. Veno-Venous (VV) ECMO Isolated respiratory failure. Function: Supports lung function only. Common Use: Severe pneumonia, ARDS, or COVID-19. Veno-Arterial (VA) ECMO The machine removes carbon dioxide and adds oxygen

Blood is accessed through large tubes called cannulas, typically inserted into major veins or arteries. Clinical Applications and Configurations processing it through an artificial membrane

The ECMO system operates by pumping blood out of the patient's body, processing it through an artificial membrane, and returning it to the circulation.