List of all ECMO CPT codes and associated wRVU

Recirculation fraction (RF) in ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) refers to the percentage of oxygen-rich blood that’s returned to the patient but then unintentionally drawn back into the ECMO circuit. This percentage shows how efficient the ECMO system is, as it reveals the mixing of oxygenated and non-oxygenated blood. The higher the recirculation fraction, the less […]

Four Catheter positions you are likely to encounter when examining echocardiograms from patients supported with the Impella CP Catheter.

CPT codes and associated wRVUs for Ventricular assist devices.

Weaning the patient from the Impella® Catheter is at the discretion of the physician. The Impella 2.5 and CP Systems have been approved for ≤ 4 days and the Impella 5.0 and LD Systems have been approved for ≤ 6 days of use.

Respiratory ECMO Survival Prediction Score predicts in-hospital survival in adult patients after ECMO for acute respiratory failure.

Accurate heparin infusion rate is important in patients with Impella Catheter. Use this form to calculate the starting rate of systemic heparin for patient with Impella.

CPT codes and associated wRVUs for ICU Point of care ultrasound (POCUS).

Review different type of Impella devices with their detailed specifications.

For low risk patients, the Impella Catheter can be removed at bedside after weaning.

Body Surface Area (BSA) can be calculated using several formulas, with the Mosteller formula being one of the most commonly used. BSA (m²) = √(Height(cm) x Weight(kg) / 3600) BMI = weight(kg) / height^2(m^2)