The "sport model": extracorporeal membrane oxygenation using the subclavian artery

Mauer Biscotti; Matthew Bacchetta

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.02.069

The "sport model": extracorporeal membrane oxygenation using the subclavian artery

Ann Thorac Surg. 2014 Oct;98(4):1487-9. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.02.069.

Authors

Mauer Biscotti¹, Matthew Bacchetta²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York.
² Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 25282228
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.02.069

Abstract

Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is used for patients with refractory cardiopulmonary failure. Arterial cannulation by means of femoral arteries is fraught with potential complications. We present a technique for subclavian artery cannulation to provide a safe and durable means of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support.

MeSH terms

Catheterization, Peripheral / methods*
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / methods*
Humans
Subclavian Artery*