Description
Circulating Hope: Managing ECMO Patients in Transport
A New Era in Pre-Hospital and Critical Care Transport
The pre-hospital and critical care transport of patients requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is rapidly expanding, much like the earlier growth in transporting patients on mechanical ventilators, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs), and Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs). Despite ECMO’s increasing presence in transport medicine, no comprehensive, scholarly training program has existed—until now.
“Circulating Hope: Managing ECMO Patients in Transport” is the first course designed to equip medical professionals with the critical knowledge and skills to safely and effectively transport ECMO patients. Created by leading experts in critical care, emergency medicine, and transport medicine—Dr. Michael Lauria, Dr. Brittney Bernardoni, and Bruce Hoffman—this course provides an unmatched level of insight and practical application for EMS and critical care transport providers.
Why This Course Matters
Unparalleled Expertise in ECMO Transport
This course is built upon the extensive experience of Dr. Lauria, Dr. Bernardoni, and Bruce Hoffman, who have worked extensively in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic critical care units. As board-certified Emergency Medicine and Critical Care physicians, Dr. Lauria and Dr. Bernardoni bring a unique perspective from their work as retrievalist physicians in the air medical industry. Bruce Hoffman is a critical care registered nurse and paramedic whose clinical background includes the ICU, ER, trauma, cardiology, and critical care transport/flight. He holds graduate degrees in education and advanced practice. They are passionate and have been at the forefront of developing and implementing ECMO in transport settings, making this course an essential learning opportunity from these uniquely qualified experts. Bridging a Critical Knowledge Gap
Despite ECMO’s life-saving potential, standard training programs do not adequately address the complexities of ECMO transport. This course fills that void, providing a structured, evidence-based approach to ECMO patient management during transport. It delivers practical, immediately applicable knowledge, from patient selection and circuit monitoring to managing complications in transit.
Transform Your Career
Mastering ECMO transport management sets you apart in the highly specialized world of critical care transport. Whether you’re a flight paramedic, critical care nurse, or emergency physician, this course provides the expertise to confidently handle ECMO cases in the air or on the ground.
Better Training, Better Patient Outcomes
ECMO patients are among the sickest and most complex in the field of transport medicine. Proper management can be the difference between survival and deterioration. By completing this course, you’ll gain the skills to optimize ECMO therapy during transport, prevent complications, and improve patient outcomes.
What You’ll Learn
This comprehensive curriculum covers the critical aspects of ECMO transport, including patient selection, anticoagulation strategies, troubleshooting complications, and circuit monitoring. Upon completing the course, you’ll be able to:
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Master ECMO Fundamentals:
- Identify the indications for VV and VA ECMO.
- Define differential hypoxemia in VA ECMO.
- Describe the key ECMO circuit components and their functions.
- Explain why patient selection is crucial for ECMO success.
- Understand the fundamental monitoring involved with an ECMO patient.
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Develop Advanced Clinical Skills:
- Outline the challenges of E-CPR and its role in ECMO transport.
- Recall the guidelines for anticoagulation in ECMO patients.
- Compare and contrast monitoring involved with VA vs. VV ECMO.
- Understand the coagulopathy of ECMO and its clinical implications.
- Demonstrate routine ECMO circuit monitoring during transport.
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Troubleshoot Transport Challenges:
- Recognize the causes of hypoxia in VV ECMO and interventions to improve oxygen delivery.
- Evaluate the effects of “access insufficiency” and its impact on ECMO flow.
- Examine ECMO circuit emergencies and develop a management plan for each scenario.
- Explain how to assess and manage major bleeding complications during transport.
- Analyze potential complications that may occur during ECMO transport.
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Apply Critical Decision-Making in Emergencies:
- Differentiate cardiac arrest management between VA and VV ECMO.
- Interpret monitoring parameters to differentiate causes of hypotension in ECMO patients.
- Determine appropriate interventions for differential hypoxia in VA ECMO.
- Justify strategies for managing hypotension and ECMO flow problems.
- Develop a case-based scenario to train clinicians on ECMO emergency management.
An Unmatched Learning Experience
This course delivers a highly interactive, engaging learning experience beyond passive lectures. Through case studies, real-world scenarios, and expert-led discussions, you’ll gain practical insights that immediately apply to your critical care provider role.
- Learn from the Best – Gain knowledge from industry leaders in ECMO and transport medicine.
- Engage with Real-World Scenarios – Apply what you learned in case-based problem-solving.
- Connect with a Professional Network – Join a community of critical care transport professionals to exchange best practices.
- Enhance Your Professional Credibility – Stand out in the highly specialized field of ECMO transport.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
✅ Flight Paramedics and Critical Care Paramedics
✅ Critical Care and Transport Nurses
✅ Emergency Medicine Physicians and Intensivists
✅ Respiratory Therapists and Perfusionists
✅ Pre-hospital and Air Medical Professionals
✅ Any Provider Seeking Advanced ECMO Training in Transport
Invest in Your Career. Elevate Your Expertise. Improve Patient Outcomes.
“Circulating Hope: Managing ECMO Patients in Transport” is more than just an educational experience—it’s a career-defining opportunity. With ECMO transport rapidly expanding, the knowledge and skills you gain from this course will place you at the forefront of critical care medicine.
Are you ready to take your ECMO expertise to the next level?