Table 2. Summary of various ECLS technologies and their respective uses.
| ECLS technique | Oxygenation | Decarboxylation | Circulatory support |
|---|---|---|---|
| VV ECMO | Central organs | Yes | No |
| Peripheral VA ECMO | Peripheral organs | Yes | Yes |
| Central VA ECMO | Central organs | Yes | Yes |
| ECCO2R | No | Yes | No |
| Peripheral Novalung* | No | Yes | No |
| PA-LA Novalung* | Yes | Yes | RV remodeling |
*, Novalung GmbH, Hechingen, Germany. Adapted from the original and used with permission (19). ECLS, extracorporeal life support; VV, veno-venous; ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; VA, veno-arterial; ECCO2R, extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal; PA-LA, pulmonary artery to left atrium.