Management of the environment and patient care using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A scoping review

Key Points

• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation enhances patient care by providing crucial cardiopulmonary support, and improving outcomes.
• Key evidence points towards developed protocols for optimizing environmental management during patient care in intensive settings.
• Scoping review assesses practices related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation across various healthcare environments.
• Findings may enhance the quality of care provided, ensuring effective management of both patient health and environmental factors.