Respiratory failure

Resuscitation · RP5

This topic appears in the RCEM clinical syllabus. Start with a relevant resource below, then use a case or practice activity to test what you have learned.

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The ECMO session concerns refractory respiratory failure and specialist referral at a higher learner level.

Learn

Ep 225 – A deep dive into ECMO with Andy Curry
Podcast · Listen 37:29
Explore ECMO evidence and specialist referral for refractory respiratory failure.

Discuss

ECMO in the ED: recognise the option and make the referral
Lesson plan · Higher training · Preparation about 23 min · 60-minute session · 30-minute option
Compare respiratory ECMO, circulatory support and ECPR, then practise the information needed for a specialist referral.
Learner preparation Facilitator guide

Teaching programmes

Higher Training and Advanced Discussion
Teaching programme
1 relevant session in this programme.

Lesson links are St Emlyn’s educational mappings. Their individual clinical-review status still applies; attending a session does not demonstrate curriculum competence.