Abstract Purpose Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a well-established procedure that uses cannulae during cardiac surgery to drain and return blood. In challenging cases (e.g. aortic dissection, reoperation), peripheral cannulation in..
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Abstract Objective To systematically evaluate the influence of cannula direction in central venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (CVA ECMO) on aortic hemodynamics and oxygen transport through a multiparametric comparative analysis under..
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Abstract The correct arterial cannula size for percutaneous femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) cannulation is imperative for adequate circulatory support. We aimed to describe the relationship between cannula size,..
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Abstract It remains controversial as to which optimal cannulation strategy ought to be employed in surgery for type A aortic dissection (TAAD). The aim of this study was to make..
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Abstract Objective: To define a reference chart comparing pressure drop vs. flow generated by a set of arterial cannulae currently utilized in cardiopulmonary bypass conditions in pediatric surgery. Methods: Cannulae from two..
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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides mechanical support for critically ill patients with cardiogenic shock. Typically, the size of the arterial return cannula is chosen to maximize flow...
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The innovative, patented and award-winning design of the Bi-Flow cannula incorporates a unique shoulder and downstream perfusion channel. These features make Bi-Flow the only cannula able to provide continuous, reliable..
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