Fig. 5
From: Imaging adults on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Illustration (a) and radiograph (b) demonstrating peripheral VA ECMO. The drainage cannula is advanced in the distal IVC to the level of the diaphragm. The arterial return cannula is not advanced very far. Radiograph (b) demonstrating the arterial cannula (black arrow) in the proximal femoral artery with multiple surgical clips used for anchoring. The full extent of the venous drainage cannula (white arrow) can be better assessed with a chest radiograph (not shown)