How are peripheral implantations of ECMO?

• Quick installation. • Using femoral vessels (at the groin). • Takes 30 minutes from start until bypass instauration. • Possible during CP resuscitation • Impaired limb perfusion (reperfusing canula). • Lung edema if absent cardiac flow (up to 20%). • Low cerebral O2 saturation if persistent cardiac flow (competitive flow between the heart and the machine pump)