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Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR) with Dr. Lakshmi Raman

Oct 31, 2022
Dr. Lakshmi Raman, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) expert, discusses the rationale for ECPR in pediatric cardiac arrest, patient selection for ECPR, and challenges in determining the cause of arrest. They also delve into choosing the best cannulation location for ECPR and the preferred access for children over 30 kilos. The importance of being an experienced program in handling high-stress situations like ECMO and deploying ECPR is emphasized.
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