54: Confirmation of Wire Placement with Sacha Richardson

ED ECMO

In this episode, Sacha Richardson talks with Zack about a problem common to all ECPR programs- how do we confirm the placement of the wires? During chest compressions and even in patients with a pulse, confirmation of which vessel you have cannulated can be difficult. Sacha shares some tricks and trips on how to get real time confirmation of the wires. Sacha also gives us a preview of some of the exciting endeavors that he has undertaken in Melbourne with pre-hospital ECMO.