Essays about: "ecmo"

Found 3 essays containing the word ecmo.

  1. 1. Mathematical representation and simulation of an ECMO pump : Focusing on device performance and indications of flow-induced complications

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Jonathan Kardelind; [2022]
    Keywords : ECLS; ECMO; CentriMag; Clot detection; Flow restriction detection; Power monitoring; ECLS; ECMO; CentriMag; Proppdetektion; Flödes restriktionsdetektion; effektmätning;

    Abstract : Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a medical treatment that aims to support patients' respiratory and circulatory systems by oxygenation of blood outside of the patient. The therapy exposes blood to an artificial environment, which increases the risk of clot formations in the blood. READ MORE

  3. 2. Modelling development of ECMO return flow in bifurcating arteries

    University essay from KTH/Strömningsmekanik och Teknisk Akustik

    Author : Friederike Schäfer; [2021]
    Keywords : Fluid Mechanics; CFD; ECMO;

    Abstract : Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) is a life saving therapy for critically ill patients experiencing a heart and lung failure. During this therapy, a common complication is limb ischemia in the leg where the return cannula reintroduces the oxygenated blood to the patient. READ MORE

  4. 3. ECMO : Last Chance Treatment in the event of Respiratory Failure

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Lina Trulsson; [2016]
    Keywords : ECMO;

    Abstract : ECMO is out of body oxygenation through an artificial lung in the event of severe respiratory failure where conventional care is not enough. Today the treament is complex, overwhelming and it is hard for staff to get a good overview. READ MORE