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Pauls Stradins Hospital Launches New ECMO Training Course in Latvia
Riga, Latvia, March 19
In a significant step toward enhancing critical care, specialists at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital hosted a pioneering training course titled "Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Evolution, Teamwork, and Methodology.”
This comprehensive program aims to equip Latvian medical specialists with the skills necessary to provide life-saving ECMO support.
“- Our goal is patient-centred care and safety. ECMO is a team effort,” says Dr Katrina Rutka at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital.
ECMO Essentials: From Teamwork to Troubleshooting
When hearts falter and lungs fail, ECMO steps in. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), a method of life support, has gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The procedure involves circulating blood outside the body through a membrane oxygenator, providing oxygenation when cardiac or respiratory function is compromised.
The COVID-19 pandemic proved that ECMO procedures can succeed highly in selected patient groups.
Trainer team and Participants
The training author team consisted of Dr. Edgar Prozorovskis, Dr. Katrina Rutka, and Prof. Robertas Samalavicius.
The training course, conducted both online and on-site, caters to a multi-professional audience.
Participants include anesthesiologists, intensive care specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons, cardiologists, perfusionists, intensive care nurses, lung disease specialists, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation experts.
Impact of the ECMO Training
The ECMO training course equips Latvian medical specialists with essential skills for providing life-saving support. Participants learn about team dynamics, equipment, patient selection, and managing complications. This collaborative effort promises improved patient care and safety.