Peripheral veno-arterial ECMO cannulation in children: Review of the relevant ELSO publications

Jana Assy, Matteo Di Nardo, Issam El Rassi, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Liege, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Bambino Gesù Children, s Hospital, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Al Jalila Children, s Hospital

Perfusion

Published online on December 08, 2025

Abstract

Perfusion, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundPeripheral veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation in children poses a significant clinical challenge due to wide variations in body size, vessel caliber, and risk profiles.PurposeThis literature review examines ...