Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is being used with increasing frequency in many EDs across the US and across the World. In this podcast, we review the basics of ECLS, as well as discuss the current indications, contraindications, and complications of this critical therapy. In addition, we review some key pearls and pitfalls in the cannulation of patients for ECLS.
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