Brendan Riordan

Brendan Riordan, a cardiothoracic critical care PA at the University of Washington, shares his expertise on managing cardiogenic shock. He discusses practical approaches to initiating and managing ECMO and Impella devices, focusing on achieving hemodynamic stability. Riordan dives into the complexities of heparin management, balancing bleeding risks and circuit longevity. He also offers insights into patient recovery monitoring and the intricacies of assessing hypoxia in patients on VA ECMO, highlighting the collaborative efforts needed in critical care.