EPM Talk Ep. 70 – ED ECMO and the future of cardiac arrest: Part 3

Back with Zack Shinar, MD for Part 3 on ED ECMO in cardiac arrest. We dive into the details of the intra-arrest ECMO cannula placement.

What is a nurse-led code? What does a wire-assistant do? What are some cutting edge tips/tricks for accessing the femoral artery/vein intra-arrest?

How do you confirm your wire placement before dilating the vessels?

Is ED ECPR financially viable for your hospital or ED?

Zack Shinar gives us some behind the scenes details about the mechanics of ED ECPR. Check it out!