Imaging Adult ECMO

Adult extracorporal membrane oxygenation utilization in the ICU has rapidly increased. Newer technology and cannulation strategies and the complex hemodynamics make imaging interpretation challenging. There is also a high rate of complications. This review details the common indications, cannulation strategies, relevant hemodynamics and complications which impact imaging interpretation. Recommendations for modifying computed tomography protocols and techniques to obtain diagnostic images and some of the imaging pitfalls are also discussed.