Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support of a neonate with percutaneous femoral arterial cannulation

Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Apr;81(4):1514-6. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.02.089.

Abstract

We describe a neonate with hypoplastic left heart syndrome supported with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with a femoral arterial cannula. A 6-French straight sheath was percutaneously placed in the right femoral artery using the Seldinger technique. Adequate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation flows were achieved, and the patient was successfully de-cannulated. Femoral arterial cannulation in neonates is technically feasible and provides an alternative site for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Peripheral* / instrumentation
  • Equipment Design
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation* / instrumentation
  • Female
  • Femoral Artery*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn