Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) can be a lifeline for vulnerable young patients suffering from acute cardiopulmonary failure. At American Hospital Dubai’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), we provide life-saving technology and outstanding medical infrastructure, leading even the smallest breaths to recovery.
ECMO, or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, is a life support procedure used in the PICU for critical young patients with acute cardiac or respiratory failure. It temporarily assists the heart and lungs by using an external pump to circulate blood through an artificial lung (membrane oxygenator) that adds oxygen and removes carbon dioxide. ECMO allows the patient’s heart and lungs to rest so that they can recover from other conditions such as severe pneumonia, congenital disabilities in the cardiocirculatory system, or acute illnesses. It is a multifaceted and focused treatment used when standard therapies are insufficient, and it can be an important tool in the management of life-threatening situations in a PICU.
Some of the conditions that we treat using the ECMO treatment in the PICU facility include:
We understand that no two children are alike. Your child’s ECMO journey becomes our core focus, with a personalized treatment plan, open communication, family support, and a top-notch medical facility.
For children with critical illnesses, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) employs a team-based approach, and they are part of an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation). The ECMO PICU team consists of highly specialized professionals such as pediatric intensivists, cardiac surgeons, ECMO specialists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners who collaborate to manage challenging situations involving severe cardiorespiratory failure.
Communication and coordination are crucial parts of our ECMO team, involving regular interdisciplinary meetings to review a patient’s progress and treatment plans as well as potentially modifying care. The members of every team contribute their various expertise to the table, which ultimately falls in the favor of our little patients. This collaborative relationship goes beyond the medical team to involve families in the care process. We constantly maintain communication with parents or guardians and inform them of what condition a child has developed to use an ECMO procedure and whole treatment plan on them. The ECMO PICU team focuses on establishing a supportive and compassionate environment for families at an emotionally draining time.
American Hospital Dubai is a leading choice for individuals and families looking to receive exceptional medical care services. AHD has a diverse and multilingual staff that can cater to a diversified patient base, thus ensuring effective communication and understanding of varied cultural backgrounds.
Our PICU is equipped with cutting-edge medical technology and equipment, demonstrating our dedication to providing accurate treatment and diagnosis. American Hospital Dubai adheres to high standards, providing patients with confidence in the reliability and safety of our services. The hospital’s leadership commitment is also reflected in their patient services, assisting with everything.
Patients frequently choose the American Hospital Dubai not only for its superior medical capabilities but also for its excellent reputation. We are defined by word of mouth, positive patient testimonials, and a solid reputation in the medical field. The American Hospital Dubai managed to establish itself as the first choice for those who need high-quality medical services combined with a culturally sensitive approach and environmental accommodation that values patient care.
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