The Institute for Extracorporeal Life Support

The Institute for Extracorporeal Life Support (I-ECLS) is a specialized organization dedicated to the advancement of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and other life-support technologies. It provides comprehensive clinical training, simulation-based education, and research support for healthcare professionals managing patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure. Founded with the goal of standardizing ECLS practices, the institute offers certification programs and consulting services to hospitals worldwide. Its work focuses on improving patient outcomes through technical proficiency and evidence-based protocols in the field of critical care. The organization serves as a hub for innovation and collaboration among specialists in the extracorporeal life support community.