Mechanical Circulatory Support: Ecmo May 2026

A centrifugal pump provides the force needed to maintain blood flow when the heart is too weak to do so alone.

The ECMO system operates by pumping blood out of the patient's body, processing it through an artificial membrane, and returning it to the circulation. Mechanical Circulatory Support: ECMO

Blood is accessed through large tubes called cannulas, typically inserted into major veins or arteries. Clinical Applications and Configurations A centrifugal pump provides the force needed to