2010.08.15 Quiz: Newer generations of cannulas for extracorporeal life support

Prepared by Dr Grace Lam, ICU, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong

Which one of the followings is false?
A. The main limitation with traditional guidewire compatible cannulas is inadequate flow, and the access vessel diameter is the main limiting factor.
B. The smart canula® collapses over a mandrel prior to insertion and re-expands in-situ when the mandrel is removed.
C. Removal of the smart canula® requires reinsertion of the mandrel.
D. The Avalon Elite dual lumen catheter® allows single site cannulation for extracorporeal life support.
E. The Avalon Elite dual lumen catheter® drains blood from the SVC & IVC and returns blood into the right atrium.