Development of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Hong Kong: current challenges and future development

The early local survival outcomes appear comparable with international data.4 As a sophisticated technology, there is a grave risk of patient harm from human error and equipment failure, necessitating a higher level of vigilance, staff training, and equipment maintenance. [...]ECMO remains a low-vol...

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Published in:Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi 2017-06, Vol.23 (3), p.216-217
Main Authors: Sin, S Wc, Young, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Hospitals
Intensive care
Nurses
Patients
Physicians
Simulation
Swine flu
Training
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Summary:The early local survival outcomes appear comparable with international data.4 As a sophisticated technology, there is a grave risk of patient harm from human error and equipment failure, necessitating a higher level of vigilance, staff training, and equipment maintenance. [...]ECMO remains a low-volume clinical activity. [...]there is no standard model for an ECMO programme. [...]ECMO is a developing technology with substantial potential in patients with critical cardiorespiratory failure. [...]in order to maximise the benefit of ECMO technology, an ECMO programme director and hospital administrator should focus on quality and safety.
ISSN:1024-2708
2226-8707
DOI:10.12809/hkmj175065