TY - JOUR AU - Makdisi, George AU - Makdisi, Tony AU - Wang, I-Wen PY - 2017 TI - Use of distal perfusion in peripheral extracorporeal membrane oxygenation JF - Annals of Translational Medicine; Vol 5, No 5 (March 15, 2017): Annals of Translational Medicine Y2 - 2017 KW - N2 - Extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving technique to manage refractory cardiopulmonary failure. Its usage and indication continue to increase. Femoral venoarterial ECMO (VA ECMO) is relatively less invasive and the cardiac support may be more rapidly instituted in in these extremely tenuous patients. Vascular injuries and limb ischemia unfortunately occur in these emergent access settings. Here we will discuss the optimal techniques of preventing this complication which might affect patient survival and impact the patient quality of life. UR - https://atm.amegroups.org/article/view/13899