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ECMO 143 As an ECMO Specialist, I simplify ECMO concepts to deepen my understanding, one article at a time. Let’s learn together. I thrive outside the U.S.

I use AI as a research and writing tool, but these are my thoughts, ideas, and experiences as I navigate ECMO. As a beginner ECMO specialist with a computer science background, I use AI-powered tools to make ECMO learning more accessible. At ECMO 143, I develop content simplifying complex ECMO concepts, providing resources suited to all learning stages. For further support in professional developm

ent, the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) offers a range of resources, including specialized courses and workshops, to deepen understanding and skill in ECMO care. On a personal note, I am a Global Nomad: U.S.-born, Germany-raised, working worldwide. I am passionate about Progressive House and Vietnamese EDM. I am powered by espresso. What is my daily gratitude? I am thankful to Jesus every day.

Changing the flow for the liver? I had to ask someone to explain that one to me.
07/15/2026

Changing the flow for the liver? I had to ask someone to explain that one to me.

What rising bilirubin can reveal about right-sided congestion, mechanical support, and the value of asking the question

The move is not finished when the patient is back in the room. It is finished when the reset is finished.Here is the ful...
06/08/2026

The move is not finished when the patient is back in the room. It is finished when the reset is finished.

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Connected Is Not the Same as Working

Most ECMO decisions come down to whether the body can still deliver oxygen to the tissues.
05/26/2026

Most ECMO decisions come down to whether the body can still deliver oxygen to the tissues.

Recently, I heard about a patient with SAM, systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve.

05/12/2026

Why a lower pressure drop doesn’t always mean a healthier oxygenator

I went to bed that night thinking about the next day and the coming weekend. Normal things. Ordinary plans. Nothing felt...
04/16/2026

I went to bed that night thinking about the next day and the coming weekend. Normal things. Ordinary plans. Nothing felt urgent. Nothing felt wrong enough to raise alarms. I had no reason to believe anything in my life was about to change.

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As an ECMO specialist, I often encounter a variety of terms used to describe ECMO circuit components.
04/10/2026

As an ECMO specialist, I often encounter a variety of terms used to describe ECMO circuit components.

Understanding Drainage and Return Terms

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