Abstract
Use of the Avalon Elite bicaval dual lumen catheter (Maquet Cardiopulmonary AG, Rastatt, Germany) can be effective in patients requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Proper placement of the cannula is important in providing adequate therapy and avoiding life-threatening complications. We report a case of successful cannulation in a patient with an implanted atrial septal defect (ASD) occlusion device who developed severe refractory ARDS.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | E31-E32 |
Journal | Heart Surgery Forum |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2015 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine