ECMO mobile teams

ECMO mobile teams are specialized medical units that quickly respond to patients needing advanced life support outside the hospital. ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is a machine that takes over the heart and lung functions, allowing these organs to rest and heal. The mobile team, typically consisting of trained doctors and nurses, brings this equipment directly to the patient—often in ambulance or helicopter—assessing and initiating ECMO care rapidly. This approach can improve survival and outcomes for critically ill patients by providing timely, expert intervention before or during transport to a hospital.