ECMO Insights & Hospital Best Practices

Clinician tracking neonatal vitals and recording performance metrics—illustrating data-driven ECMO program optimization.

Patient Outcomes

A Second Chance: The Power of Expanding ECMO Access Beyond Academic Hospitals

One young woman’s survival wasn’t a miracle—it was the result of training, tenacity, and a makeshift ECMO setup in a hospital that wasn’t supposed to offer it. In this true story, Dr. John Mehall reveals why ECMO must move beyond elite academic centers and become a staple in regional and mid-sized hospitals across the U.S. When seconds count, every hospital should be ready to deliver a second chance.

December 12, 2023

Clinical team providing expert, bedside care with warmth and confidence—answering the call when every moment counts.

Economics

ECMO: Breaking the unprofitability myth

The idea that ECMO isn’t financially viable is outdated—and flat-out wrong. With average reimbursements ranging from hundreds of thousands to over $1 million per case, ECMO ranks among the highest-paying services in the hospital setting. More than that, it saves lives. In this article, we expose the revenue myths and show how hospitals can lead with both impact and profitability by integrating ECMO into their critical care strategy.

November 28, 2023

Education

Understanding ECMO: A Bridge to Hope for Critical Care Patients

When heart or lung failure strikes, ECMO steps in—delivering life-sustaining oxygen when the body can’t. Once considered a surgical side tool, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) now plays a vital role in modern intensive care, from ARDS and cardiac arrest to COVID-19 and transplant support. In this article, we break down how ECMO works, how it evolved from heart-lung bypass, and why it’s become the bridge to survival for so many patients.

November 8, 2023

Close-up of ECMO circuit and perfusion equipment in active use—supporting high-acuity cardiac and pulmonary support.

Economics

IEC’s Dr. John Mehall Unmasks the Truth about ECMO on the KevinMD Podcast

What if more lives could be saved—and more hospitals stabilized—just by shifting the conversation around ECMO? In a powerful episode of the KevinMD Podcast, Dr. John Mehall shares real stories, hard truths, and hopeful solutions. His message is clear: ECMO isn’t experimental anymore. It’s essential. And it’s time every hospital had a plan.

October 25, 2023

A clinician offering comfort and reassurance by holding a patient’s hand—human-first healthcare in action.

Staffing

Innovative ECMO Concepts Seeks to Alleviate Provider Burnout with New Benefits Packages and Novel Employment Model

What if you could work on the front lines of life-saving care—and still have a life?
At Innovative ECMO, that’s not just possible, it’s standard. Our new workforce model gives ECMO specialists 24 weeks of protected time off, self-managed schedules, and the support they need to thrive. Because when care teams are supported, patients win.

October 10, 2023

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Education

ECMO Made Easy: How a Mobile App is Transforming Critical Care

Clinicians asked. IEC delivered. The ECMO Clinical Calculator app puts essential formulas and flow calculations at your fingertips—helping critical care teams save time, reduce error, and act with confidence. Built by ECMO experts, it’s now a go-to tool for providers in every care setting.

October 10, 2023