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• ECMO initiated
• Flow of 2.8 LPM achieved
• Fi02 1.0, sweep gas of 4.0 liters,
• Arterial oxygen saturation 98% on oxysat monitor, CDI 100
• Negative pressure -56 mmhg (measured pre Rotoflow cone), with
chatter noted in lines
• To bring down the inlet pressure, Voluven 250 mls given , pressure
dropped to – 27 mmhg
• ACT drawn with results of 360 seconds
• Heparin infusion started at 1600 units per hour
• ACT’s remained in the 160-210 sec range with minor adjustments of
heparin drip. 1500-1800 1800 units per hour
• ACT’s drawn every hour