ECMO Learning Pathway

The ECMO learning pathway is designed to support perfusionists,
nurses, respiratory therapists, and ECMO specialists while developing
their approach to using the CentriMag™ Acute Circulatory Support
System for ECMO treatment.

Comprehend ECMO support.
Review considerations for ECMO centers to provide support safely.
Review resources for continuing education and reimbursement.
Review device components and priming resources.
Discover ECMO patient management resources.
Understand data and outcomes when using the CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System.
Review bridging strategies.

Phase 1

In this first phase, we offer online resources that cover general information on ECMO, as well as reimbursement and coding information related to relevant ECMO therapy products.

Online Resources

Reimbursement and Coding Information

Heart Failure Reimbursement and Coding Information

Phase 2

In this second phase, we offer Abbott videos, brochures, product and component spec sheets, and setup resources.

General Videos

CentriMag Overview

Learn the features and benefits of the CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System and the AMG PMP Adult Oxygenator.

CentriMag Full MagLev Flow Technology

See the CentriMag Pump in action.

Product Brochure and Spec Sheets

Phase 3

In this third phase, we offer Abbott webinars and resources that cover patient management for ECMO, CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System, as well as ECMO transport.

ECMO Patient Management

Online Resources

ECMO Transport

Phase 4

In the fourth and final phase, we offer online publications and resources that cover clinical outcomes for the CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System and bridging strategies for ECMO.

ECMO Data and Outcomes Publications

Thoratec CentriMag for temporary treatment of refractory cardiogenic shock or severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Borisenko et al., ASAIO Journal. 2014
Short-term mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to durable left ventricular assist device implantation in refractory cardiogenic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Den Uil et al., European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 2017
CentriMag venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support as treatment for patients with refractory postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock.

Mikus et al., ASAIO Journal. 2013
A systematic review of effectiveness and economic evaluation of Cardiohelp and portable devices for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Mahboub-Ahari et al., Journal of Artificial Organs. 2018
Minimally invasive CentriMag ventricular assist device support integrated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in cardiogenic shock patients: a comparison with conventional centrimag biventricular configuration.

Takeda et al., European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 2017
Survival on biventricular mechanical support with the CentriMag as a bridge to decision: a single-center risk stratification.

Mohamedali et al., Perfusion. 2015

ECMO Bridging Strategy Publications

Venoarterial ECMO for Adults JACC Scientific Expert Panel.

Guglin et al., Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2019
Experience with the Levitronix CentriMag circulatory support system as a bridge to decision in patients with refractory acute cardiogenic shock and multisystem organ failure.

John et al., The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2007
Incidence and outcome of Levitronix CentriMag support as rescue therapy for early cardiac allograft failure: a United Kingdom national study.

Thomas et al., European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 2011
Bridge-to-decision therapy with a continuous-flow external ventricular assist device in refractory cardiogenic shock of various cases.

Takayama et al., Circulation: Heart Failure. 2014
Post-heart transplantation outcome of HeartMate II-bridged recipients requiring unplanned concomitant temporary right ventricular mechanical support.

Urban et al., Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. 2015
Bridging to lung transplantation with extracorporeal circulatory support: when or when not?

Loor et al., Journal of Thoracic Disease. 2017
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Bridge to Lung Transplant: Considerations for Critical Care Nursing Practice.

Koons et al., Critical Care Nurse. 2020

Additional Resources

Need Support with Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices? Call the 24 Hour HeartLine™ at 1 (800) 456-1477
Register for an ELSO membership and attend the annual meeting
Attend the ELSO Adult ECMO Training Course, which is offered several times per year.

Questions about Training & Education

Technical Assistance & Support

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