ECMO 143: A Patient & Family Guide

ECMO Stories and Lessons: Your Voice Matters

Stories and practical insights from people who lived it and people who care for them

Jan 17 • Jonathan Jung

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December 2025

Christmas in the ICU

A Message for Patients and Families

Dec 25, 2025 • Jonathan Jung

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June 2025

Life After ECMO

What to Expect and How We're Learning Together

Jun 9, 2025 • Jonathan Jung

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April 2025

What Is ECMO?

What is ECMO? If your loved one is on this machine, you may be overwhelmed by new medical terms and fears. This article explains ECMO in plain…

Apr 14, 2025 • Jonathan Jung

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🫁 David’s Long Battle: A Survivor’s Journey Through ECMO and Beyond

In 2009, David Richards became one of the UK’s first adult ECMO survivors after swine flu sent him into severe ARDS. This is his full journey—from…

Apr 8, 2025 • Jonathan Jung

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March 2025

ECMO & ICU Glossary

New to ECMO? Confused by ICU lingo? This glossary was created just for you. With 200 plain-language terms, emoji cues, and phonetic guides, it’s a…

Mar 22, 2025 • Jonathan Jung

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Brittnee's Triumph Over Postpartum Complications with ECMO Support

After childbirth, Brittnee faced life-threatening complications, leading to a 70-day ECMO treatment. Discover her inspiring journey of resilience and…

Mar 21, 2025 • Jonathan Jung

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February 2025

Mobilizing ECMO Patients for Recovery

Early mobilization of ECMO patients is crucial for enhancing recovery outcomes. In our latest article, Dr. David Jergenson, DPT, from Mayo Clinic…

Feb 21, 2025 • Jonathan Jung

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December 2024

The Aftermath of ECMO—A Deep Dive Beyond Survival

In this podcast, two speakers dive into my article, "The Aftermath of ECMO: Beyond Survival," to discuss the long-term physical and psychological…

Dec 25, 2024 • Jonathan Jung

The Aftermath of ECMO: Beyond Survival

As a newer ECMO specialist, I’m constantly learning from the experiences of those who have been through the ECMO journey.

Dec 24, 2024 • Jonathan Jung

October 2024

Honoring the Gift of Life in Vietnam: A Moment of Reflection and Respect at Bach Mai Hospital

​In our latest article, we share a poignant moment from Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam, where the family of Lê Tiến Sơn, a 36-year-old man who…

Oct 31, 2024 • Jonathan Jung

Conquering COVID

In November 2020, Maria Young, a healthy 41-year-old, was rushed to Johns Hopkins Hospital with severe COVID-19.

Oct 24, 2024 • Jonathan Jung

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