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Intracannula Thrombus Formation Associated With Dual Lumen ProtekDuo Cannula in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Audrey E Spelde1, Asad A Usman1, Salim E Olia2
1From the Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
Abstract:
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used in cases of severe respiratory failure refractory to medical management. Use of ECMO is increasing, along with new cannulation strategies including oxygenated right ventricular assist devices (oxy-RVADs). Multiple dual lumen cannulas are now available, which increase the potential for patient mobility and decrease the number of vascular access sites. However, dual lumen, single cannula flow can be limited by adequate inflow, requiring the need for an additional inflow cannula to meet patient demands. This cannula configuration may result in differential flows in the inflow and outflow limbs and altered flow dynamics, increasing the risk of intracannula thrombus. We describe a series of four patients treated with oxy-RVAD for COVID-19-associated respiratory failure complicated by dual lumen ProtekDuo intracannula thrombus.
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