Pediatric ECMO: Principles, Practice, and Clinical Scenarios

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) has revolutionized pediatric critical care, offering life-saving support to children with severe cardiac or respiratory failure. ECMO is complex, requiring careful patient selection, meticulous monitoring, and a coordinated multidisciplinary team. This book was designed to make pediatric ECMO both understandable and practical, bridging the gap between theory and real-world practice.The book is organized to guide readers step by step:Foundations: Physiological principles, ECMO modes (VA/VV), patient selection, and equipment essentials.Clinical applications: Disease-specific scenarios such as respiratory failure, cardiac failure post-surgery, ARDS, COVID-19, multi-organ failure, and congenital conditions.Teaching tools: Clinical teaching boxes, tables, figures, and MCQs for active learning.Safety and best practices: Evidence-based care referencing the latest international guidelines (ELSO, consensus statements).Whether you are a student, trainee, or experienced clinician, this book aims to help you think critically, act confidently, and care safely for children on ECMO. Read more