… An increasing number of patients are placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
for respiratory or cardiac failure. Sound understanding of physiology and configuration of
ECMO is essential for proper management. This review covers different monitoring
parameters and tools for patients supported with different types of ECMO. … Parameters
monitored on veno-venous and veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and
their main determinants …

Novel applications of existing monitoring modalities alongside evolving technological
advances enable the advanced monitoring required for safe delivery of ECMO. Liberation
trials are necessary to minimize time sensitive ECMO related complications; however, these
have yet to be standardized.