A Simulation Curriculum for Ground and Air ECMO Transport.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiopulmonary failure is increasing. ECMO transport teams are needed to expand patient access. Our goal was to design and implement a simulation curriculum for an ECMO transport team.

Methods

Using Kern's model, we developed a curriculum, built an ECMO protocol, and performed a pilot simulation. We conducted a needs assessment survey to evaluate presimulation confidence performing ECMO transport procedures using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree). We used the results to refine a simulation script encompassing transport logistics, ambulance and aircraft loading/unloading, and emergencies. A simulation mannequin with attached ECMO circuit and all necessary equ

SUBMITTER: Shouldice D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913753 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature