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ECMO Center (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
ECMO is a state-of-the-art life support system used to save lives when a patient’s heart or lungs are so weakened that they cannot function on their own. It is a “last resort” technology that provides vital assistance, giving the organs valuable time to rest and recover from a serious illness or injury.
At our ECMO Center, a highly specialized multidisciplinary team manages this technology 24/7. This team includes cardiologists, pulmonologists, surgeons, intensivists, and dedicated nursing and perfusionist staff, who work together to ensure maximum safety and treatment success.
ECMO for Cardiology
In cardiology, ECMO acts as an artificial lung and heart. It is used in emergency situations where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the body. This can occur in various serious conditions where, without intervention, death would be imminent.
ECMO allows the heart to rest, reducing its workload and giving it a chance to heal, which is essential for a successful recovery.
ECMO for Pulmonology
In the field of pulmonology, ECMO functions as an artificial lung for patients with severe respiratory failure. This means that the lungs are unable to adequately oxygenate the blood, even with maximum ventilatory support. In these cases, ECMO draws blood from the body to oxygenate it and remove carbon dioxide, allowing the patient’s lungs to rest, recover, and heal without the pressure of mechanical ventilation.
In short, our ECMO Center is a cornerstone of critical care medicine. It represents Galenia Hospital’s ability to offer advanced rescue therapy that can mean the difference between life and death for the most critically ill patients.
