FAST Session: Beyond the Circuit: Cardiac Collapse in VV ECMO

Transporting patients on ECMO presents unique physiologic and operational challenges, particularly during prolonged fixed-wing missions. This case presentation follows a young patient transported over five hours while supported on VV ECMO who experienced sudden hemodynamic collapse mid-flight. The transport team was forced to reconsider the underlying cause of deterioration. This session will discuss ECMO transport considerations, diagnostic tools, and strategies for managing unexpected critical events during long-distance missions.

Speaker: Shaylah Montgomery