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The cannula size in ECMO cannulation has to be determined before starting the procedure. The size can be estimated using age, weight or length. Which of these parameters provides the best fitting cannula?
Age: Gestational age in neonates; Months 1 year
Weight: Kilograms
Length: Centimeters
During the procedure, the size of the cannula sometimes has to be adjusted. What determines the definitive choice of canula size in ECMO cannulation most?
Size of the vessel
Weight of the child
Brand of canula
What is the optimal position of tip of the arterial canula in VA-ECMO?
At 4 cm from insertion in carotid artery
In aortic arch
In superior caval vein
In right atrium
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