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Why I Became a Nurse - Devika Ratnayaka, senior staff nurse, ITU, Harefield Hospital
… devices . I'm now an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) clinical nurse specialist   caring for ECMO patients. My colleagues and I work together and support …
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In memory of Professor Tim Evans DSc. FRCP. FRCA. FMedSci
… lung failure and the reason why the Trust is now a major ECMO centre. But the respect of his peers pales into … the RBH intensive care unit developing respiratory ECMO when it was still un-commissioned, leading to us …
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Trust lung expert warns about potential dangers of vaping
… and was placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygen (ECMO) and intravenous antibiotics and steroids. The trigger … and was placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygen (ECMO) and intravenous antibiotics and steroids. The trigger …
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New research helps identify treatment plans for patients diagnosed with PIMS-TS
… required mechanical ventilation, and two per cent required ECMO. Very sadly, three children died, all of whom were … treatment such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) – a life support system where blood is pumped out of …
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One year on: remembering the anniversary of admitting our first Covid-19 patient
… from the skills  of our clinical teams, particularly in ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), a form of life … from the skills  of our clinical teams, particularly in ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), a form of life …
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New study highlights lack of referrals for “life-changing” treatment
… finds that patients feel they are having to “fight” to be referred for treatment procedures that could have significant … years whenever her condition deteriorated, Penny wasn’t referred to a respiratory consultant for regular check-ups at … volume reduction treatments, they may not be sure how to refer or they may think that procedures are riskier than they …
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Allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and nurses celebrate over £1 million research funding
… fibrillation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Highlights include:  Anne-Marie Russell is a nurse and … Research Award from Pharmacy Research UK , to look at how ECMO can alter the way the body handles medicines. Other …
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Lung transplant recipient on life after transplant: “Organ donation has given us normality back”
… (ITU). He was put on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), a type of life support, to try to help him gain enough … a couple of times and I couldn’t breathe on my own, so the ECMO was vital in keeping me alive and well enough for the …
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Real-time simulations teach staff and students about resuscitation
… and the other of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circulatory support. On the second day, visitors were … and the other of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circulatory support. On the second day, visitors were …
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Lung transplant patient given the chance to be spontaneous, active and enjoy the simple things in life again
… Helen, suggested he get it checked out. After being referred by his GP and following tests, doctors at Royal … available to fight the infection, he was placed on ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) a machine which …
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