Year: 2021
Type: editorial
Abstract: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become an increasingly frequent and invaluable modality to support patients with cardiac and/or respiratory failure.1 One of the major attributes of ECMO is its flexibility to provide circulatory and respiratory support using a variety of cannulation strategies that can accommodate different clinical scenarios or address or adapt to clinical complications associated with ECMO use, such as limb ischemia or North–South syndrome.2 Further, more prolonged support durations are frequently being used, particularly for respiratory support, where consideration for a cannulation strategy that permits ambulation during ECMO support is paramount.
Source: JTCVS Techniques
Author: Francis D. Pagani
Institution: University of Michigan
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,100
OpenAlex ID: W3185515566