Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8652853 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Patient safety and clinical outcomes can be maintained during surges in ECMO transport volume if the ECMO program has developed plans for handling transient increases in volume and considers staff fatigue and burnout. Standardizing interhospital communication, patient selection, and management protocols are critical to maintaining quality of care.
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Authors
Michael MD, Scott MD, Mauer MD, Cara MD, Peter MD, Mark MD, Roy MD, Joshua R. MD, Daniel MD, Matthew MD,