SCCM Resource Library-Global Extracorporeal Life Support Transport: How and Who Gets Moved by the U.S. Military

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Dr. John Huntinghockey presents on the topic of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) patient transport by the United States military. He discusses the history of ECLS in the military and reviews articles that highlight the successful transport of trauma patients with acute lung injury. Dr. Huntinghockey emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary teams and the need for specialized preparation and equipment during transport. He also shares his team's recent experience in transporting ECLS patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the use of portable biocontainment units and the challenges faced. The presentation concludes with an overview of strategies and best practices for successful ECLS transport, including the importance of preparation, coordination, and training. Overall, Dr. Huntinghockey's presentation demonstrates the military's ability to care for critically ill patients and maintain clinical readiness during transport missions.

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Crisis Management, Cardiovascular, 2022

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Military medical teams uniquely need to be able to manage the transport of critically ill patients, regardless of the nature of their illness, over great distances to receive definitive care. These teams must be able to deploy at a moment's notice and care for patients with complex polytrauma, acute respiratory failure, highly infectious diseases, and possibly children as well as adults. This session will review the capabilities and experiences of the U.S. military's critical care air transport (CCAT) teams, as well as lessons from their work that may be broadly applicable to "earthbound" critical care.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Cardiovascular

Knowledge Area Crisis Management

Knowledge Level Advanced

Learning Pathway Cardiothoracic Critical Care

Membership Level Select

Tag Evacuation

Tag Extracorporeal Life Support

Tag Cardiothoracic Critical Care

Year 2022

Keywords

extracorporeal life support

ECLS

patient transport

United States military

trauma patients

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