Hemodynamics of small arterial return cannulae for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Andrew F Stephens Avishka Wickramarachchi Aidan J C BurrellRinaldo BellomoJaishankar RamanShaun D Gregory

Published in: Artificial organs (2022)

A 15 Fr arterial return cannula provided targeted partial and full ECMO support to a simulated acute heart failure patient. Balancing reduced cannula size and ECMO support level may improve patient outcomes by reducing cannula-related adverse events.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute heart failure
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory failure
heart failure
case report
mechanical ventilation
cancer therapy
drug delivery
intensive care unit
atrial fibrillation
sleep apnea