Hi, I’m Jonathan Jung, RRT-NPS, an ECMO Specialist and respiratory therapist.
I created ECMO 143: A Patient & Family Guide to help patients and their loved ones understand ECMO in plain language.
When someone you love is on ECMO, everything can feel overwhelming. Medical terms get explained with more medical terms, and somehow it never quite lands.
My goal is simple: make the hard concepts clear, answer the questions families actually ask, and help you know what’s happening and why.
I write as an ECMO Specialist, drawing on real questions from patients and families and careful research, in language that doesn't need a medical degree to follow.
Alongside articles, you’ll find patient stories, common ICU questions, and practical explanations to help you through the ECMO journey.
What you’ll find here
Plain-language ECMO explanations
Common ICU and ECMO questions, answered
Patient and family stories
Medical terms explained clearly
Practical resources for what you’re going through
Thanks for being here.
Jonathan B. Jung, RRT-NPS ECMO Specialist and Respiratory Therapist
