Items tagged “vv ecmo”
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Double lumen cannula for VV ECMO
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30 Sep 2016
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Double lumen cannula for VV ECMO
The double lumen cannula enables veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) to patients with severe respiratory failure. It is often used as a bridge to lung transplant.
The cannulation is usually performed via the right jugular vein. This position allows the patients to stay aw...