Perception of other healthcare professionals about the nurses' role and competencies in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation care: A qualitative study.

Aim: This study aimed to explore the perception of other healthcare professionals, including the doctors, physiotherapists and perfusionists, about the nurses' role and competencies in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is considered as a challenging clinical activity that requires critical decision and rapid response from nurses, particularly in emergencies. It was observed that nurses are primarily responsible for bedside management of these patients, and teamwork was found helping the nurses to manage this high-acuity care.