Optimize Meds for Patients Receiving ECMO

February 2023

We’re getting questions about optimal med management for patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

ECMO serves as a bridge for critically ill patients with cardiac or respiratory failure not responding to standard treatment.

It takes venous blood...oxygenates it...removes carbon dioxide...and returns it to the patient.

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Table of Contents

Diabetes Know When to Use a GLP-1 Agonist or SGLT2i First-Line
Infectious Diseases Stay Alert for Symptoms of a Serious Strep Infection
Opioids Individualize Plans When Tapering Opioids
Blood Pressure Emphasize Techniques for Accurate Blood Pressure Readings
Cardiology Collaborate When Using Antiarrhythmics for Atrial Fib
Menopause Clarify Options to Manage Vaginal Menopausal Symptoms
Dermatology Be Ready to Help Patients With Tattoos or Piercings
Eating Disorders Be Familiar With Treatments for Eating Disorders
Osteoporosis Ensure Close Monitoring With Prolia in Kidney Disease
Critical Care Optimize Meds for Patients Receiving ECMO
COVID-19 Don’t Add Anakinra to Your COVID-19 Treatment Protocol