Multidisciplinary specialists involved in the management of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
| Discipline | Role |
| Cardiothoracic surgeon | Cannulation for central and peripheral ECMO support. Implantation of alternative mechanical circulatory support devices and performing cardiac transplantation. |
| Cardiothoracic intensivist | Cannulation for peripheral ECMO support. Management of patients on the ICU supported with ECMO. |
| ECMO specialist nurse | Experienced in managing patients supported with ECMO and supporting bed-side nurses. |
| Perfusionist | Priming and preparing the ECMO circuit and supporting circuit changes. |
| Cardiologist | Managing advanced cardiac failure and assessment for suitability for durable mechanical circulatory support and/or cardiac transplantation. |
| Haematologist | Management of anticoagulation and complications such as heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia. |
| Microbiologist | Management of prophylactic and therapeutic antimicrobial strategy. |