[Chinese consensus statement for the use of point-of-care ultrasound in the management of adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation].

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an important treatment for patients with severe cardiopulmonary failure. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), as a non-invasive and easy to operate visual diagnostic and monitoring tool, also plays an extremely important role in the treatment of critically ill patients. In order to better standardize the use of POCUS in ECMO management, multidisciplinary experts from all over the country with skilled experience in POCUS and ECMO were organized. The present expert consensus was developed based on literature review and clinical practice experience, and Delphi method was used. This expert consensus is expected to provide important and valuable recommendations for the standardized management of adult ECMO under the guidance of POCUS.