ELSO Guidelines

ELSO Guidelines are recommendations created by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization to help healthcare providers deliver safe and effective treatment using extracorporeal life support (ECLS), also known as ECMO. ECMO offers life-saving support for patients with severe heart or lung failure by temporarily taking over their breathing and circulation. The guidelines cover patient selection, clinical management, equipment standards, and staff training to ensure optimal outcomes. They are based on the latest research and expert consensus, serving as a framework to standardize care and improve survival rates for critically ill patients requiring this advanced therapy.