The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)

The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) is a global network that provides support, education, and research for hospitals using advanced machines called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). ECMO is a life-saving technology that temporarily takes over the work of the heart and lungs for patients facing severe respiratory or cardiac failure. ELSO helps hospitals improve patient care by sharing best practices, collecting data, and offering training. Its goal is to optimize outcomes and advance the safe use of ECMO worldwide, ensuring critically ill patients receive effective treatment when conventional methods are insufficient.