Open AccessEcho-Guided Insertion of a Dual-Lumen Cannula for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Author(s) -
Giovanni Cianchi,
Chiara Lazzeri,
Manuela Bonizzoli,
Stefano Batacchi,
Adriano Peris
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
asaio journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-943X
pISSN - 1058-2916
DOI - 10.1097/mat.0000000000000826
Subject(s) - extracorporeal membrane oxygenation , cannula , medicine , lumen (anatomy) , oxygenation , surgery , anesthesia
We provide a step-by-step description of the insertion of a dual-lumen cannula, for venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support and how a close monitoring by combined transthoracic and transesophageal techniques ensures a safe procedure and can promptly detect complications.