Repeat extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a neonate: An alternative method for cannulation
Caspi, Joseph ; Ilbawi, Michel N. ; Roberson, David A. ; Argudin-Hernandez, Gonzalo ; Ostrowski, Diane ; Hosayni, Tarek S.
Springer
Published 1994
Springer
Published 1994
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1437-9813
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Repeat ECMO support ; Neonate ; Pulmonary hypertension
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract Cannulation for repeat extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in neonates with respiratory failure may be associated with technical difficulties, especially after the ligation of both the carotid artery and internal jugular vein. In a newborn who required repeat ECMO, the previously reconstructed right carotid artery was used for arterial access. The right atrium was cannulated through a small submammary thoracotomy incision after the internal jugular vein was found to be thrombosed. This approach is relatively simple, provides excellent bypass flow, and is not associated with significant bleeding.
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Electronic Resource
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