Pediatric ECMO Cannulation Strategies in Refractory Septic Shock

Explore a 26-minute World Shared Practice Forum Podcast where Dr. Graeme MacLaren, Director of Cardiothoracic Intensive Care at National University Hospital Singapore, discusses the critical differences between central and peripheral cannulation techniques for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in pediatric patients with refractory septic shock. Learn how to differentiate between ECMO strategies, analyze key literature on the subject, identify success factors influencing outcomes, and apply considerations for patient selection based on institutional resources. The podcast references recent studies published in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and examines evidence-based approaches to ECMO deployment decisions. Gain valuable insights from an internationally recognized expert and past president of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization on this critical life-saving intervention for pediatric critical care.