| Issue |
J Extra Corpor Technol
Volume 50, Number 2, June 2018
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| Page(s) | 99 - 101 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/201850099 | |
| Published online | 15 June 2018 | |
Technique Articles
Preserving ECMO Cannulae Patency
State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York
Address correspondence to: Edward Darling, MS, CCP, Cardiovascular Perfusion, SUNY-Upstate Medical University, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13027. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Received:
13
November
2017
Accepted:
12
March
2018
Abstract
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is often managed using minimal anticoagulation. This can make the circuitry susceptible to thrombosis. The ECMO cannula may be particularly vulnerable to thrombosis if flow is interrupted for an undetermined but prolonged period of time. Therefore, under conditions where cannula blood flow stasis may be prolonged and flashing, the cannulae is not an option (e.g., air in circuit) it is imperative to have an emergency plan available, which can be rapidly implemented that will provide a means of cannula patency preservation. The following outlines a system to preserve cannula patency in these instances.
Key words: cannula / crisis management / thrombosis / clots / emergency / competency
The senior author has stated that the authors have reported no material, financial, or other relationship with any healthcare-related business or other entity whose products or services are discussed in this paper.
© 2018 AMSECT
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