posted on 2024-12-04, 19:45authored byOmar A. Jarral, Stevan Pupovac, Ian Mason, Jui-Chuan Tseng, Mei Chau, Chad Kliger, Nirav Patel, S. Jacob Scheinerman, Alan Hartman, Derek R. Brinster
Percutaneous femoral venous cannulation is a vital skill for cardiac surgeons, especially in complex procedures such as redo sternotomy and ECMO. This video demonstrates the key technical steps for insertion of the cannula, such as the groin anatomy and identification of vessels using ultrasound.