Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

For critically ill patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) offers life-saving support when other interventions fall short. ECMO is a form of advanced life support that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs—pumping and oxygenating blood outside the body so these organs can rest and recover.

ECMO can dramatically increase survival rates for critically ill patients with severe respiratory failure.

ECMO is not a cure for the underlying disease, but in the right patients, it can be the bridge to survival. At Texas IPS, our leading-edge ECMO program is designed to meet that moment with speed, precision, and expert care.

Our ECMO team supports patients with:

• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
• Cardiogenic shock following myocardial infarction or heart surgery
• Pulmonary embolism with hemodynamic instability
• Severe COVID-19 or influenza-related lung failure
• Bridge-to-transplant or bridge-to-recovery care strategies

We provide 24/7 ECMO services with seamless coordination between intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and critical care specialists.

Whether ECMO is used for hours or days, our team is committed to maximizing survival and protecting long-term function. We focus on more than just the machine—we focus on giving every patient the best possible chance at recovery.