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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO

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Multidisciplinary team

Mayo Clinic recognized for expertise in life support

Mayo Clinic's ECMO program in Rochester, Minnesota, has received the highest award for excellence from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). Learn more about the ELSO award program. The Center of Excellence award is an indication of Mayo's exceptional care of people who need ECMO and its commitment to innovation and quality. Mayo Clinic doctors with training in a wide array of specialties collaborate as a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated, comprehensive care. Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons may work with respiratory care specialists, pulmonologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers and others to provide your care.

Experience

Mayo Clinic offers one of the largest groups of cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, pulmonologists and critical care specialists in the country. Mayo doctors provide extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to more than 1,000 people each year. The clinic has more than 20 years' experience in giving ECMO to infants, children and adults.

Nationally recognized expertise

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart care and heart surgery and pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report.

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Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals, or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need. Learn more about appointments at Mayo Clinic. Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card. More information about billing and insurance: Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System By Mayo Clinic Staff Doctors & Departments April 19, 2022 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references AskMayoExpert. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO . Mayo Clinic; 2019. Office of Patient Education. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO . Mayo Clinic; 2017. Office of Patient Education. Your child and ECMO. Mayo Clinic; 2018. Kalvelage EL (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. April 2, 2020. Bohman JK (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. April 9, 2020. Nasr DM, et al. Neurologic complications of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Journal of Clinical Neurology. 2015;11:383. Mehta H, et al. Indications and complications for VA-ECMO for cardiac failure. https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2015/07/14/09/27/indications-and-complications-for-va-ecmo-for-cardiac-failure. Accessed April 5, 2020. Makdisi G, et al. Extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) review of a lifesaving technology. Journal of Thoracic Disease. 2015; doi:10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.07.17. Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection when novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection is suspected—interim guidance. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications-detail/clinical-management-of-severe-acute-respiratory-infection-when-novel-coronavirus-(ncov)-infection-is-suspected. Accessed April 6, 2020. Ramanathan K, et al. Planning and provision of ECMO services for severe ARDS during the COVID-19 pandemic and other outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. 2020; doi:10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30121-1. Gray WS (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. April 9, 2020.

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