ECMO Knowledge Assessment

The video discusses ECMO, a life-saving technology for patients with acute organ failure, providing a second chance for recovery. It covers the evolution of critical care, the roles and dynamics within ECMO teams, and the daily operations and challenges they face. The importance of training and simulation is highlighted, along with the supportive team culture. Emotional aspects and the rewarding nature of ECMO work are also explored, emphasizing the impact on patients and families.

What does ECMO stand for?

• External cardiac monitoring operation

• Extended care monitoring oxygenation

• Emergency care medical operation

• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

What is the primary purpose of ECMO?

• To monitor heart rate

• To cure chronic diseases

• To replace traditional surgery

• To provide a second chance for organ recovery

How has critical care evolved over the years?

• It has become a full medical specialty

• It has remained unchanged

• It has been replaced by general practice

• It has become less important

What is the composition of the ECMO team?

• A mix of respiratory therapists and nurses

• Only nurses

• Only respiratory therapists

• Only doctors

What is a key aspect of the ECMO team's operation?

• Working independently without communication

• Focusing only on pediatric patients

• Avoiding simulations

• Having a mobile cannulation cart ready

Why are simulations important in ECMO training?

• They are not important

• They help in learning and improving responses

• They are only for entertainment

• They replace real-life experience

What is a rewarding aspect of working in ECMO?

• Focusing only on administrative tasks

• Avoiding patient interaction

• Working alone without a team

• Seeing patients recover who might have died

What is a challenge faced by ECMO professionals?

• Lack of teamwork

• Dealing with unpredictable patient conditions

• Limited access to technology

• Excessive free time

What is a unique feature of the ECMO department?

• It has a family-like team environment

• It avoids using technology

• It focuses only on research

• It operates only during the day

What event is held annually for ECMO survivors?

• A medical conference

• A fundraising gala

• A training workshop

• A picnic