Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)

The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) is a global collaborative organization that monitors and promotes the use of advanced life support techniques, like ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), which temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs. ELSO provides guidelines, collects data, and offers education to healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes in critical care situations. Its goal is to support patients with severe heart or lung failure by ensuring they receive the best possible care using cutting-edge technology.