Guidance

Infections associated with heater cooler units used in cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO

Guidance for healthcare providers in the UK.

• From: UK Health Security Agency, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, Health and Safety Executive and NHS England
• Published: 5 November 2015
• Last updated: 20 February 2017 — See all updates

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Infections associated with heater cooler units used in cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO: information for healthcare providers in the UK

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This guidance explains how healthcare providers should mitigate risks associated with the use of heater cooler units for cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Published 5 November 2015

Last updated 20 February 2017 + show all updates

1. 20 February 2017

   Updated guidance, version 2.

2. 5 November 2015

   First published.