Abstract The femoral vein is frequently used for central venous access during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Accidental cannulation of the ascending lumbar vein (ALV) during ECMO has rarely been reported...
Read MoreAbstract BACKGROUND Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is a lifesaving intervention for severe respiratory failure; however, its effectiveness depends on accurate cannulation-patients with anatomical variations present with significant challenges..
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