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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 Sep 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2019 Oct 18;34(3):698–705. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.10.024

Table 3B:

Adverse Events At Time of Cannulation Due to Patient Condition

Complication Intervention Outcome
Internal Jugular Discovered to be thrombosed Procedure aborted Managed with mechanical ventilation; survived to discharge
Cardiac arrest Pressors, ACLS, VA ECMO Support withdrawn due to futility
Cardiac arrest Brief chest compressions Discharged to LTAC
Cardiac arrest Brief chest compressions Discharged home
Cardiac arrest Brief chest compressions Discharged home
Hypotension Vasopressors and fluids Discharged to LTAC

Abbreviations

SVC, superior vena cava; RV, right ventricle; IVC, inferior vena cava; LTAC, long-term acute care facility