Hemocompatibility During ECMO: Technical Considerations, Monitoring, & Management

Ensuring hemocompatibility is crucial to safely perform Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) without complications like clotting and bleeding. Key technical considerations include selecting biocompatible materials for ECMO components and optimizing flow dynamics to reduce shear stress. Monitoring involves regularly checking coagulation markers, platelet counts, and haemolysis indicators to detect and manage thrombotic or bleeding events. Observing circuit components, flow- and pressure changes during treatment and if necessary, replacing components can avoid complications and improve device performance.

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