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Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)

World’s Largest Registry of ECMO Runs and ECLS Centers

ELSO was founded in 1989 by Robert H. Bartlett, MD, who is credited with developing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the 1960s and ’70s.
Dr. Bartlett is still involved with ELSO and continues to direct the Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) Laboratory at the University of Michigan.

About ELSO

The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) is an international nonprofit consortium of health care institutions, researchers, and industry partners. We provide support to those delivering extracorporeal life support through continuing education, guidelines, original research, publications, and a comprehensive registry of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patient data.

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Evolving Outcomes of ECMO Support in COVID-19
Patients: Findings from the International ELSO Registry

Ann Arbor, MI Sept. 29, 2021 The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) announced today publication in The Lancet of a follow-up to an earlier Lancet publication examining the treatment of COVID-19 patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. COVID-19 patients treated with ECMO more recently had worse mortality and required support for longer.

ECMO Capacity Map

With limited availability of ECMO beds in some regions, ELSO's ECMO Availability Center Map helps determine availability. Individual ELSO centers update their own status. Always consult with your health care provider on your specific needs.

What Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)?

Learn all about extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, which is a common treatment in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), COVID-19, and other critical care situations. Although ECMO may not cure the patient, it gives him or her a chance to heal by giving their heart and lungs time to rest.

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Join ELSO

As a member, you can contribute to and use registry data, benchmark patient outcomes, request data for research, and gain education and training. We offer three membership levels: center, corporate and individual. Learn more about the benefits and apply online

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ELSO Registry

We maintain a registry of active ELSO centers that use ECMO. Registry data is used to support clinical research, regulatory agencies and individual ELSO centers who need to make decisions on patient care and treatment protocols

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ECMO in COVID-19

Find resources and guidance for ELSO centers who need to manage COVID-19 patients. We update this information continuously as the scientific data evolves. Plus, check out the COVID-19 Dashboard to help you make decisions in real-time.

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ELSO Award of Excellence

Our Award for Excellence in Life Support recognizes extracorporeal life support (ECLS) centers that demonstrate exceptional commitment to evidence-based processes, quality measures, staff training, continuing education, patient satisfaction and ongoing care.

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ELSO Resources

Our discussion board, presentations, job listings, newsletters, guidelines, articles and other useful information help ELSO centers perform at the top of their game. We also help patients, their families and caregivers understand ECMO.

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ELSO Publications

We’ve poured our original research into the comprehensive guides “Extracorporeal Life Support: The ELSO Red Book” and “ECMO Specialist Training Manual,” available in English or Spanish.

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Education & Events

ELSO provides continuing education for active centers as well as for the broader medical and lay communities. Whether you want meetings, courses, workshops, online classes, hands-on simulation training or annual conferences, our educational opportunities help you stay up to date.

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ELSO Live Registry Dashboard
Total Submitted Cases Total Cases YTD Total Submitted Cases YTD
176,424 3,668 2,479
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COVID-19 Cases on ECMO in the ELSO Registry
Total COVID-19 Cases COVID-19
Confirmed Cases
14,206
Total counts of COVID-19 confirmed patients.
Patients who initiated ECMO at
least 90 days ago 		COVID-19
Confirmed
13,109		 COVID-19
In-hospital Mortality
47%
COVID-19 ECMO counts by ELSO Chapter
North America 9,254
Europe 2,923
Asia Pacific 224
Latin America 936
SWAAC 925

FULL COVID-19 REGISTRY DASHBOARD

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ELSO Ownership, No Rights to Publication, Disclaimer

The Dashboard content has been compiled and reported from a variety of sources, is not independently verified by ELSO, and is subject to change without notice. ELSO and its authorized agents and contractors make no representations or warranties about the quality, content, completeness, suitability, adequacy, sequence, accuracy, or timeliness of such content. ELSO disclaims any responsibility for any inaccuracy, whether by inclusion or omission, on the Dashboard or the Site, and disclaims any responsibility for subsequent change or withdrawal of data shown on the Dashboard or the Site, which is subject to alteration without notice. ELSO disclaims any and all warranties regarding this information and all liability whatsoever relating thereto. Any person who uses information obtained from this Dashboard does so at his or her own risk.

The Dashboard is provided as a public service to facilitate real-time sharing of information during the COVID-19 crisis for educational purposes only by health practitioners. ELSO owns the compilation of all data, and its use or publication by any third party is strictly forbidden. Publication or representation of this information as if it were statistically significant or part of a scientific study is irresponsible and misleading.


Notice:

Help for ECMO Centers in Ukraine

ELSO is working with our EuroELSO Chapter to provide medical supplies, either directly, or funding for such, through our colleagues. ECMO Centers in Kyiv and Lviv are in need of support to maintain reasonably normal patient care, including emergency surgeries, pediatric cardiac surgery, and advanced ICU care.
Supplies sought include: femoral adult cannulas, central venous and arterial cannulas for children, Dideco Kids D100 neonatal oxygenators, Terumo Baby FX oxygenator with integrated arterial filter and kits for cell saver Fresenius Kabi Continuous AutoTransfusion System (C.A.T.S.), and trauma supplies.
Alternatively, funds can be used for direct purchase of equipment if shipping is inconvenient.
Please contact Dr. Konstanty Szuldrzynski (konstantys@gmail.com) or Dr. Justyna Swol (jswol@elso.org) for more details on specific arrangements.
Thank you for your support of centers in need of supplies in Ukraine.

ELSO Board of Directors and Leadership Team and EuroELSO

ELSO – Adult ECMO Practitioner Certification Exam

ELSO is pleased to open applications for the ELSO – Adult ECMO Practitioner Certification Exam. This exam has been rigorously prepared to meet a global standard to certify foundational knowledge for adult ECMO practitioners. Our exam uses external proctoring to allow for practitioners to sit for the exam using your personal computer at your convenience. Practitioners can apply for eligibility to take the exam. More information can be found on the link below.
https://www.elso.org/Education/certificationexam.aspx

ECMO Capacity Map

With the current increase in COVID-19 cases please update your ECMO capacity here: http://www.elso.org/UpdateECMOCapacity. Center administrators can also update the capacity from the Manage - Manage Center Details section.

Also remember to input your cases as soon as patients go on ECMO.
View ECMO Capacity Map

ECPR and Resuscitative ECMO

ELSO is pleased to announce our first monograph is now available. ECPR and Resuscitative ECMO by Zachary Shinar and Jenelle Badulak. To purchase please visit our publications page listed below.
https://www.elso.org/Publications.aspx

Guidelines for ECMO in COVID-19 patients

ELSO has prepared an in-depth set of guidelines for ECMO in COVID-19 patients. These have been collaboratively developed by a global team of ECMO experts. The guidelines include: patient selection criteria, cannulation and decannulation strategies, transport on ECMO, PPE and staff protection strategies with ECMO, to ethical dilemmas and quality. ELSO wants to recognize the leadership of Kiran Shekar in chairing the development of these guidelines during a critical time.
Guidelines for ECMO in COVID-19 patients Link


Meetings

32nd Annual SEECMO Conference 05/20/2022 - 05/22/2022
Location: Nashville, TN
Daphne Hardison 615-972-8441 SEECMO2022@vumc.org
Posted Date: 10/05/2021
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33rd Annual ELSO Conference 09/14/2022 - 09/17/2022
Location: Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA
1-734-293-2101 ELSOConference@elso.org
Posted Date: 11/05/2021
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ELSO Courses/Workshops

ELSO Foundations Adult ECMO Training Course 12/21/2021 - 12/01/2028
Location: Online
ecmotraining@elso.org
Posted Date: 12/21/2021
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Webinar: How to Conduct Observational Research in ECMO 06/02/2022 - 06/02/2022
Location: Webinar
Posted Date: 05/20/2022
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Webinar: Ethical Considerations & Moral Distress Within ECMO 06/08/2022 - 06/08/2022
Location: Webinar
Posted Date: 05/20/2022
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ECMO Cannulation Workshop 10/24/2022 - 10/25/2022
Location: ELSO Headquarters - Ann Arbor, MI
ecmotraining@elso.org
Posted Date: 02/11/2022
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