During VA ECMO, where is the arterial cannula typically inserted?

a. Aorta
b. Right atrium
c. Pulmonary artery
d. Radial artery


ANS: A
In VA support, the venous cannulas are placed in the same locations as with VV support with the arterial cannula inserted into the aorta or either femoral artery.

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