Exploring ECMO's Role in Trauma Patient Management

In this episode of the St Emlyn's podcast, hosts Iain Beardsell and Liz Crowe are joined by Chris Bishop, a clinical research fellow at the Centre for Trauma Sciences at Queen Mary University of London. Chris discusses his PhD research on veno-arterial ECMO support for cardiogenic shock following major trauma haemorrhage and explains the principles and applications of ECMO, particularly in trauma patients. The conversation covers the current practices, challenges, and future directions in the use of ECMO for trauma care, including multidisciplinary decision-making, patient selection criteria, and pioneering techniques like selective aortic arch perfusion and emergency preservation and resuscitation.

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Understanding ECMO and Its Applications

02:20 ECMO in Trauma Patients

04:17 Challenges and Resistance in ECMO Adoption

05:36 Current Research and Practices

11:31 Future Directions in Trauma Resuscitation

13:28 Conclusion