Difficult cannulations in neonatal and pediatric ECMO: Illuminating obstructions to timely therapy

Amanda Wissmann Klage, Michael Sobolic, Matthew L. Friedman, Riad Lutfi, Kristina Cast, Brian W. Gray, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine

Perfusion

Published online on March 04, 2026

Abstract

Perfusion, Volume 41, Issue 5, Page 695-702, July 2026.
IntroductionExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides life-saving support for patients with advanced cardiorespiratory failure, yet unanticipated difficulties with peripheral cannulation can delay therapy. This study describes challenging ...