Using an intermittent flow (“clamp and flash”) method to assess the readiness to wean from VA ECMO in adult and pediatric patients
Since 2011, our center has used this technique without thrombotic complications when the protocol is followed. Most patients removed from ECMO did not require reinstitution, with rare cases needing VV support or VA support due to sepsis onset.
Authors
- Pavel Mishin
- James R. Neal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1883-2847)
- Devon O. Aganga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5031-1304)
- Caitlin Blau
- Troy G. Seelhammer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5814-3774)
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of ExtraCorporeal Technology
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2025018
- Primary Topic
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00