ECMO & eCPR Fundamentals w/ Kimberly Boswell, MD
Episode description
The Alert Medic 1 crew sit down w/ Dr. Kim Boswell to discuss various topics related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and eCPR.
Dr. Boswell provides advanced, specialized critical care and emergency medicine for patients experiencing serious conditions like acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or those who have a severe traumatic injury. She also cares for critically ill patients who have been transferred to UMMC for specialty care.
Her patients typically require advanced mechanical support (such as a ventilator, ECMO and other lifesaving devices) in several critical care units at UMMS, including:
- Critical Care Resuscitation Unit
- Lung Rescue Unit
- Multi trauma Critical Care
Dr. Boswell’s dedication to her patients and profession has been recognized by her peers. She has been awarded the Aurelio Rodriquez Award during her fellowship and the Physicians Colleague Award by the University of Maryland Nursing in 2021.