In Situ Venous Cannula Puncture: A Simplified Technique for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Blood Salvage

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ASAIO Journal
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2026-08-27
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https://doi.org/10.1097/mat.0000000000002829
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Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
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In Situ Venous Cannula Puncture: A Simplified Technique for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Blood Salvage

Hui Zhuang, Yan Yan
ASAIO Journal
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
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In Situ Venous Cannula Puncture: A Simplified Technique for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Blood Salvage

Hui Zhuang, Yan Yan
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Abstract

Salvaging residual circuit blood upon extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) discontinuation is a clinically valuable blood conservation strategy, mirroring standard cardiopulmonary bypass protocols. We describe a simplified technique using an 8F vascular sheath inserted into the venous cannula via the Seldinger technique. Post-weaning, crystalloid infusion displaces 400-600 ml of sequestered autologous blood back to the patient at low pump speeds. This "off-the-shelf" method requires no prior circuit modification, maintains system integrity, and effectively reduces transfusion needs. It offers a safe, reproducible, and cost-effective approach for perioperative blood preservation in ECMO patients.

ASAIO Journal
Xiamen University (CN), First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University (CN), Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University (CN), Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital (CN)
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Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
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