Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Transports
Patients who have been placed on ECMO have a severe and life-threatening illness that stops their heart or lungs from working properly. ECMO is utilized to pump and oxygenate blood outside of the human body to allow the heart and lungs to rest. Occasionally, patients on ECMO need to be transported to another facility for extra care specific to their needs. This is possible and can be done with a specialized ECMO team. These patients can be transported via ground ambulance, helicopter, or fixed-wing aircraft. The distance of the transport [...]