Transfer Technique From Femoro-Jugular Veno-Venous ECMO to Veno-Pulmonary ECMO With a ProtekDuo Cannula: Step-by-Step

The ProtekDuo double-lumen cannula is a versatile tool used in various extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) configurations. It is typically inserted through the jugular vein for right ventricular support, with or without an oxygenator, as seen in veno-pulmonary ECMO. Its design allows for efficient drainage and reinfusion, facilitating different approaches in critical care. This video presents a clinical case of a 44-year-old man with severe respiratory failure and septic shock secondary to streptococcus pyogenes pneumonia. The authors describe a transfer technique from femoro-jugular veno-venous ECMO to veno-pulmonary ECMO with the ProtekDuo cannula.