ECMO configurations and lines
- related: ECMO extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- tags: #literature #cardiology #icu
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There are generally three types of configuration:
- femoral-femoral: also familiar with decreased mobility. Also has recirculation problem.
- femoral-IJ: most familiar, easiest. Decreased mobility
- 1 cannula IJ: typically avoided but best for mobility and proning1
- left: centrifugal pump. Blood comes in middle and spun outward
- right: roller pump propels blood forward
