ECMO Hub & Spoke – Houston!
Presenter
Marwan Jumean, M.D., FSCAI, UTHealth-McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
Marwan Jumean, M.D., FSCAI, UTHealth-McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
Learning Objectives:
- Define the hub-and-spoke model for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) delivery and its application in regional healthcare systems, using Houston as a case example.
- Discuss the roles and responsibilities of ECMO hub and spoke institutions in patient triage, transport coordination, and resource allocation for optimal ECMO care delivery.
- Explore strategies for building and sustaining collaborative networks among ECMO centers, referring hospitals, and emergency medical services (EMS) to enhance regional ECMO capacity and outcomes.
Keywords: Cardiogenic Shock and Heart Failure