title: The "sport model": extracorporeal membrane oxygenation using the subclavian artery.
abstract: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is used for patients with refractory cardiopulmonary failure. Arterial cannulation by means of femoral arteries is fraught with potential complications. We present a technique for subclavian artery cannulation to provide a safe and durable means of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors.forename: Mauer
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Biscotti
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York. Electronic address: mb781@cumc.columbia.edu.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bacchetta
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000379:methods*; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013348:Subclavian Artery