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ECMO 143 As a novice, I simplify ECMO concepts to deepen my understanding—one article at a time. Let’s learn together. I thrive outside the U.S. I am powered by espresso.

I use AI as a research and writing tool, but these are my thoughts, ideas, and experiences as I navigate ECMO. As a beginner ECMO specialist with a computer science background, I use AI-powered tools to make ECMO learning more accessible. At ECMO 143, I develop content simplifying complex ECMO concepts, providing resources suited to all learning stages. For further support in professional developm

ent, the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) offers a range of resources, including specialized courses and workshops, to deepen understanding and skill in ECMO care. On a personal note, I am a Global Nomad: U.S.-born, Germany-raised, working worldwide. I am passionate about Progressive House and Vietnamese EDM. What is my daily gratitude? I am thankful to Jesus every day.

Most ECMO decisions come down to whether the body can still deliver oxygen to the tissues.
05/26/2026

Most ECMO decisions come down to whether the body can still deliver oxygen to the tissues.

Recently, I heard about a patient with SAM, systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve.

05/12/2026

Why a lower pressure drop doesn’t always mean a healthier oxygenator

I went to bed that night thinking about the next day and the coming weekend. Normal things. Ordinary plans. Nothing felt...
04/16/2026

I went to bed that night thinking about the next day and the coming weekend. Normal things. Ordinary plans. Nothing felt urgent. Nothing felt wrong enough to raise alarms. I had no reason to believe anything in my life was about to change.

A note before you read

As an ECMO specialist, I often encounter a variety of terms used to describe ECMO circuit components.
04/10/2026

As an ECMO specialist, I often encounter a variety of terms used to describe ECMO circuit components.

Understanding Drainage and Return Terms

Teaching is one of the fastest ways to test what you really understand.
04/03/2026

Teaching is one of the fastest ways to test what you really understand.

Over several recent ECMO orientation shifts, I was reminded of how much the role changes when you are helping someone else orient.

A Practical Guide to Recognition and Management
03/25/2026

A Practical Guide to Recognition and Management

Nurses and RTs on ECMO: Different Strengths, Same Goal
03/25/2026

Nurses and RTs on ECMO: Different Strengths, Same Goal

Who Is Better Prepared for ECMO: A Nurse or a Respiratory Therapist?

01/17/2026

Share what you’re learning. Help others grow.

Simulation and mentorship keep showing up as the difference-makers. This study from Colombia, South America, explores th...
12/29/2025

Simulation and mentorship keep showing up as the difference-makers. This study from Colombia, South America, explores that from the nurse's perspective.

TLDR Interviews with 9 ECMO nurses in Colombia. Training varied a lot across settings, so readiness varied too.

12/24/2025

When your patient gets cold, hemoglobin holds onto oxygen tighter. Cooling shifts the oxyhemoglobin curve to the left, so at a given PaO2, you may see a higher SaO2, but less oxygen gets unloaded to the tissues.

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