Quo Vadis, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)? Multidisciplinary Hybrid Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Rounds During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors' conclusion
This article demonstrates that hybrid virtual and in-person patient rounds are a feasible way for ECMO programs to improve team communication and overall patient care.
Study context
- Population
- Multidisciplinary ECMO care team members during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Outcome
- Staff feedback on weekly hybrid (virtual or in-person) ECMO rounds
- Follow-up
- After 8 months of rounds
Methodological detailsquality improvement, staff feedback survey, Weekly hybrid ECMO rounds to discuss cases and set patient-centred goals for the following week
- Quality improvement
- Staff feedback survey
- Weekly hybrid ECMO rounds to discuss cases and set patient-centred goals for the following week
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Most frequently identified strengths: improved multidisciplinary communication and continuity of care
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Quo Vadis, ECMO? Multidisciplinary Hybrid Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Rounds During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. Published 2 August 2024. doi:10.
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