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Ep. 218: Understanding ECMO & Flight Transport
In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh sits down with Derek Grassley, RN CEN, CFRN, CCRN, NRP, FP-C WP-C - a flight nurse and ECMO specialist, to break down what ECMO is, when it’s used, and why it can be life-saving for critically ill pregnant and postpartum patients.
This powerful conversation pulls back the curtain on critical care, emergency transport, and the realities of caring for patients at the edge of survival.
🩺 In this episode, we cover:
🫀 What ECMO is and the difference between VV and VA ECMO
🚑 Why and when ECMO is used, including AFE, cardiac arrest, and…
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