Abstract
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a temporary lifesaving treatment for critically ill patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. Studies demonstrated the feasibility of in-hospital mobilizing during and after ECMO treatment preventing neuromuscular weakness and impaired physical functioning. Despite more compact mobile ECMO devices, implementation of ambulatory ECMO remains labor-intensive, complex, and challenging. It requires a large multidisciplinary team to carry equipment, monitor and physically support the patient, and to provide a back-up wheelchair in case of fatigue. Moreover, there is no adequate solution to ensure the stability of the patient’s cannula and circuit management during ambulation. We developed a system contributing to improvement and innovation of current ambulatory ECMO patient programs. Our modular cart-in-cart system carries necessary ECMO equipment, features an extendable walking frame, and contains a folding seat for patient transport. An adjustable shoulder brace with lockable tubing-connectors enables safe fixation of the blood tubing. ECMOve provides safety, support, and accessibility while performing ambulatory ECMO for both patient and caregiver. Prototype evaluation in a simulated intensive care unit showed feasibility of our design, but needs to be evaluated in clinical care.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 377-386 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | ASAIO Journal |
Volume | 70 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 20 Feb 2024 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2024 |
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ASAIOfyi Student Design Competition 2023 - 1st place
van Galen, D. J. M. (Recipient), Meinders, Q. (Contributor), Arens, J. (Contributor) & Halfwerk, F. R. (Contributor), 15 Jun 2023
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