ARDS Center with ECMO
For critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and other life-threatening conditions, starting advanced therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) earlier can potentially lead to better outcomes.
- ECMO capabilities
- 24/7 coverage by pulmonary/critical care board-certified intensivists
- 24/7 direct access to an ARDS/ECMO specialized physician
- ARDS survival numbers that exceed national averages
- The largest dedicated medical ICU with ECMO capability in Oregon
- An ARDS-network trial center, at the cutting edge of ARDS therapy
For consideration of ECMO, the criteria for transfer to Providence ARDS Center at Providence Portland Medical Center include:
- ARDS per definition and at least one of the following:
- PaO2/FiO2 ratio <150
- Murray Score ≥3
- And/or pH <7.2 for at least 3 hours despite standard care at transferring facility
- Age ≤ 80
- Mechanical ventilation for ≤ 7 days
- No known CNS catastrophe or chronic CNS deficit
Our ARDS/ECMO specialized physicians are available 24/7 to consult with you and facilitate transfer when appropriate for ARDS care and consideration of ECMO.
Conditions we treat:
- ARDS
- Influenza
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis
- Aspiration
- Inhalational injuries
- Pulmonary hemorrhage
- Pulmonary embolism
- Hypothermia
ARDS physicians can be reached through a single phone call at 503-216-LUNG (5864). They can help assess and manage patients with ARDS, as well as help arrange transfer for specialized ARDS care and consideration of ECMO.
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