9. Clinical decision support for ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Will we fly by wire?

Clinical decision support for ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Will we fly by wire?

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Average read time: 45-60 minutes

Short Summary of the Article:

This article explores the development and potential future of clinical decision support systems for ECMO, focusing on prognostic models that improve the management and allocation of ECMO in critically ill patients. It discusses various prognostic models, including the concept of a “Digital Twin,” which simulates a patient’s clinical condition and provides predictive assessments based on real-time data. The article also delves into the future of ECMO care, suggesting that in the near future, adjustments in ECMO therapy could be guided by real-time digital models and automated systems, similar to the “fly by wire” systems used in aviation.

Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of this activity, you should have an understanding of:

1. Prognostic Models in ECMO Allocation and Management: Learners will understand how epidemiological and computational models can help clinicians make decisions on ECMO use, improve patient outcomes, and optimize resources.
2. Digital Twin and Its Clinical Application: Learners will explore the concept of a Digital Twin and how it can be used to simulate patient outcomes under different therapeutic scenarios, potentially enhancing ECMO therapy and ICU workflows.
3. Future of ECMO and Automated Clinical Support: Learners will gain insight into the potential future of ECMO management, where clinical decisions may be automated and optimized through advanced computational models and real-time data analysis.