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Raman J, Musca SC, O'Brien YL. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Time is of the Essence! Heart Lung Circ 2021; 30:1433-1434. [PMID: 34384702 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jaishankar Raman
- Austin & St Vincent's Hospitals, Melbourne University, Melbourne, Vic, Australia; Deakin University, Geelong & Melbourne, Vic, Australia; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA.
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- St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne University, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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- St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne University, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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Al Disi M, Alsalemi A, Alhomsi Y, Bensaali F, Amira A, Alinier G. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation simulation-based training: methods, drawbacks and a novel solution. Perfusion 2018; 34:183-194. [DOI: 10.1177/0267659118802749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Introduction: Patients under the error-prone and complication-burdened extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are looked after by a highly trained, multidisciplinary team. Simulation-based training (SBT) affords ECMO centers the opportunity to equip practitioners with the technical dexterity required to manage emergencies. The aim of this article is to review ECMO SBT activities and technology followed by a novel solution to current challenges. ECMO simulation: The commonly-used simulation approach is easy-to-build as it requires a functioning ECMO machine and an altered circuit. Complications are simulated through manual circuit manipulations. However, scenario diversity is limited and often lacks physiological and/or mechanical authenticity. It is also expensive to continuously operate due to the consumption of highly specialized equipment. Technological aid: Commercial extensions can be added to enable remote control and to automate circuit manipulation, but do not improve on the realism or cost-effectiveness. A modular ECMO simulator: To address those drawbacks, we are developing a standalone modular ECMO simulator that employs affordable technology for high-fidelity simulation.
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- Mohammed Al Disi
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Ambulance Service, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts, UK
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