ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is a life-support technique used for patients experiencing severe heart and lung failure, especially during instances like acute respiratory distress or COVID-19.
The Double Lumen Cannula (DLC) is essential in ECMO, allowing blood to flow in and out while providing oxygenation, and requires structural stability to function effectively under various physical stressors.
This study addresses previous research gaps by using a Lagrangian approach to quantitatively analyze the hemodynamic performance of neonatal DLC, accounting for how structural changes impact blood flow dynamics within the cannula.