Incidence and Risk Factors for Cannula-Related Venous Thrombosis After Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adult Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure

Abstract

The incidence of cannula-related venous thrombosis after venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is high. Reduced systemic anticoagulation may enhance the risk of thrombosis. Sustained elevation of D-dimer after decannulation may indicate thrombosis. Patients should undergo routine duplex sonography after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to detect thrombosis formation in the cannulated vessel.