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  • Critical Care Medicine

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  • Adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) utilization in intensive care units (ICUs) has significantly increased.
  • Advancements in ECMMO technology and cannulation techniques, coupled with complex hemodynamic profiles, present challenges in interpreting medical imaging.
  • A high incidence of complications associated with ECMMO further complicates diagnostic imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common indications for ECMMO.
  • To discuss cannulation strategies and their impact on imaging.
  • To highlight relevant hemodynamics and complications affecting image interpretation, and provide recommendations for computed tomography (CT) protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on ECMMO indications, cannulation, hemodynamics, and complications.
  • Analysis of imaging challenges and interpretation pitfalls in the context of ECMMO.
  • Discussion of modified CT protocols and techniques for diagnostic imaging.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key factors influencing ECMMO imaging interpretation, including technology, cannulation, hemodynamics, and complications.
  • Elucidation of common ECMMO-related complications that manifest on imaging.
  • Provision of practical recommendations for optimizing CT protocols for ECMMO patients.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate interpretation of medical imaging in ECMMO patients requires understanding of specific indications, cannulation methods, hemodynamic alterations, and potential complications.
  • Optimized CT protocols and awareness of imaging pitfalls are crucial for effective diagnosis and management in critically ill patients on ECMMO.