Alain Combes, M.D., a recognized specialist in Intensive Care Medicine, and an outstanding leader in the field of critical care, has an eminent career in the management of critically ill patients. As Head of the ICU Department at La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, an integral part of the Paris Public Assistance Hospitals, he has led significant advances in the treatment of patients with acute cardiac conditions and cardiac transplantation. 

His extensive research interests range from the care of the critically ill cardiac patient, including situations of Cardiogenic Shock, Acute Myocardial Infarction and Complex Cardiac Surgery. Likewise, his pioneering work in Mechanical Circulatory Assistance and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation has positively impacted the treatment of Severe Respiratory Failure, excelling in rescue therapies such as ECMO and ECCO2R.

In fact, his active participation in technological advances also stands out. A great example is its collaboration with Hemovent GmbH, which has been crucial for the development of the world's most compact Portable Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation System (ECMO). This revolutionary device not only offers unparalleled mobility, but also improves performance parameters compared to standard therapies. In this way, it has demonstrated its commitment to medical innovation and improved care for patients with cardiac and respiratory failure. 

To this must be added the solid international reputation that Dr. Combes has forged as an opinion leader, being an active member of renowned medical organizations such as The Société de Réanimation de Langue Française (SRLF), The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM), The American Thoracic Society (ATS), The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and The Extra Corporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). In addition, his expertise has been instrumental in publishing cutting-edge research in prestigious medical journals, consolidating his influence in the field.

• Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine
• Doctorate in Medicine and Philosophy
• Member of:
  
  • The Société de Réanimation de Langue Française (SRLF)
  • The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM)
  • The American Thoracic Society (ATS)
  • The European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
  • The Extra Corporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)
  • The International ECMO Network (ECMONet)