Cardiothoracic Surgery: What are cons of peripheral implantation of ECMO?

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What are cons of peripheral implantation of ECMO?

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• Lung edema if absent cardiac flow (up to 20%).
• Low cerebral O2 saturation if persistent cardiac flow (competitive flow between the heart and the machine pump)

Cardiothoracic Surgery

What are cons of peripheral implantation of ECMO?

• Lung edema if absent cardiac flow (up to 20%). • Low cerebral O2 saturation if persistent cardiac flow (competitive flow between the heart and the machine pump)

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