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ECMO Services for Advanced Circulatory Support

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Advanced Extracorporeal Life Support & Program Integration

ECMO Services provide advanced extracorporeal life support for patients experiencing severe cardiac or respiratory failure. Our team supports VA and VV ECMO initiation, circuit management, physiologic monitoring, and structured ICU integration to ensure safe deployment, protocol adherence, and consistent clinical oversight.

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Comprehensive ECMO Clinical Coverage

Perfusion Solution delivers structured ECMO support aligned with hospital critical care teams, cardiac surgery programs, and transplant services. Our ECMO model integrates perfusion expertise, bedside coordination, and protocol-driven monitoring to support high-acuity patients across surgical and ICU environments.

We provide scalable ECMO staffing and clinical oversight to align with institutional volume, complexity, and program maturity.

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What Our ECMO Services Include

ECMO Initiation & Cannulation Support

  • VA (veno-arterial) ECMO deployment
  • VV (veno-venous) ECMO deployment
  • Bedside and OR cannulation coordination
  • Circuit priming and system readiness verification

Ongoing Circuit Management


  • Continuous hemodynamic and oxygenation monitoring
  • Flow optimization and pump adjustments
  • Anticoagulation management support
  • Troubleshooting alarms and system alerts

Critical Transport Services


Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ventricular Assist Devices:

  • Centrifugal Pumps
  • Thortec Centramag
  • Tandem Heart
  • Tandem Life
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps
  • Maquet CardioHelp
  • AbioMed Impella
  • Thortec HeartMate

ICU Integration & Multidisciplinary Coordination

  • Collaboration with intensivists and cardiothoracic teams
  • Escalation pathway alignment
  • Daily rounds participation and documentation support
  • Transition planning and weaning protocols

Emergency & Surge Coverage


  • Rapid-response ECMO activation
  • Surge staffing for high-acuity periods
  • Interim ECMO program stabilization
  • Structured coverage during staffing gaps

ECMO Program Development & Education

  • Protocol standardization
  • Simulation-based ECMO training
  • Staff competency development
  • Quality review and performance benchmarking

Clinical Impact & Outcomes

Stabilization of Refractory Cardiac & Respiratory Failure

Structured ECMO deployment supports patients experiencing severe cardiac or respiratory failure when conventional therapies are insufficient, providing controlled extracorporeal support during critical stabilization periods.

Reduced Variability in Circuit Management

Protocol-driven monitoring and perfusion oversight reduce inconsistency in circuit adjustments, alarm response, and flow optimization across care teams.

Standardized Anticoagulation Protocols

Structured anticoagulation alignment supports safe ECMO management, minimizes bleeding and clotting risks, and reinforces institutional compliance standards.

Improved Interdisciplinary Communication

Integrated collaboration between perfusion, ICU, cardiothoracic, and nursing teams enhances clarity, escalation planning, and coordinated patient management.

Enhanced Patient Safety Through Consistent Oversight

Continuous perfusion monitoring, documentation alignment, and structured escalation pathways strengthen patient safety during high-acuity ECMO cases.

Strengthen Weaning Protocols


Structured ECMO oversight supports coordinated weaning strategies, transition-to-recovery planning, and alignment between perfusion, ICU, and surgical teams. Defined protocols reduce variability during decannulation and post-ECMO management.

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Who We Support

  • Cardiac Surgery Programs
  • Critical Care and ICU teams
  • Transplant Centers
  • Hospital Clinical Leadership
  • Emergency Response Teams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) and when is it used in hospitals?

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is a life-support system that temporarily replaces heart and/or lung function in patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure when conventional therapies are insufficient.

What is the difference between VA ECMO and VV ECMO?

VA ECMO supports both heart and lung function by returning oxygenated blood to the arterial system, while VV ECMO supports lung function only by returning oxygenated blood to the venous system.

Does Perfusion Solution Inc. provide bedside and operating room ECMO support?

Yes. Perfusion Solution Inc. supports ECMO deployment in the operating room, ICU, and emergency settings, coordinating closely with surgical and critical care teams.

Can Perfusion Solution Inc. assist during emergency ECMO activation?

Yes. Perfusion Solution Inc. provides rapid-response ECMO support for emergent cardiac or respiratory failure cases, including surge coverage when needed.

Does Perfusion Solution Inc. help develop and manage ECMO programs?

Yes. Perfusion Solution Inc. supports ECMO program development through protocol design, staff training, quality review, and structured program integration.

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