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A Family Guide to ECMO

Information to help you better understand ECMO, what to expect during your child's treatment, and the resources available to support your family. Download and Print our ECMO Family Guide

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  1. ECMO Dictionary

    Learn common ECMO terms and medical vocabulary to better understand your child's treatment, care team, equipment, and recovery.

  2. Keeping Your Child Safe and Supporting Families with a Child on ECMO

    Discover how ECMO patients are monitored, how safety decisions are made, and the support families receive every step of the way.

  3. Nutrition on ECMO

    Children on ECMO receive nutrition through tube feedings or IV nutrition (TPN). Care teams and dietitians adjust support based on each child's needs.

  4. Types of ECMO

    ECMO can support the lungs, the heart, or both, depending on your child's medical needs. The two main types of ECMO are described here.

  5. What Can Families Do and Understanding the Risks of ECMO

    Learn about ECMO care, potential risks, family involvement, and how the care team monitors your child's progress and recovery.

  6. What is ECMO and Who Needs It

    ECMO is a type of life support that gives a child's heart and/or lungs time to rest and heal when they are too sick to function on their own.