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. 2025 Mar;40(2):343-347.
doi: 10.1177/02676591241236640. Epub 2024 Feb 24.

Negative pressure therapy for ECMO cannula stabilization

Jennifer Gauntt  1 , Virginia Kathleen Cox  1 , Vicky Duffy  1 , Matt Deitemyer  1 , Eric Lloyd  1 , Amee Bigelow  1 , Patrick McConnell  1 , Janet Simsic  1
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Negative pressure therapy for ECMO cannula stabilization

Jennifer Gauntt et al. Perfusion. 2025 Mar.

Abstract

Cannula stabilization for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is important for patient mobilization and rehabilitation. Limitations to mobilization on ECMO include staff discomfort and cannula instability. We utilized the technique of negative pressure therapy for ECMO cannula stabilization to improve mobilization. Negative pressure therapy for ECMO cannula stabilization can be utilized safely for a variety of cannulation sites in any patient age from newborns to adults. This wound management strategy may facilitate patient mobilization and rehabilitation therapies in addition to extending cannula site duration.

Keywords: extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; negative pressure therapy; pediatrics.

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