According to a review of ECMO use in poisoning, what are relative contraindications to cannulation?
Relative contraindications vary based on each center’s experience but often include: severe brain injury, advanced age, unrepaired aortic dissection or sever arotic regurgitation in VA ECMO, irreversible organ injury, contranidications to systemic anticoagulation.
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