Safety of ECMO Cannulation: Organization and Standardized Training Matters

Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, Volume 41, Issue 2, Page 165-166, February 2026. This letter responds to the systematic review and meta-analysis by Ryota et al, which examines the safety profile of ECMO cannulation performed by intensivists. The authors report an overall complication rate of 2% per cannula and 5% per patient, with … Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, Volume 41, Issue 2, Page 165-166, February 2026. This letter responds to the systematic review and meta-analysis by Ryota et al, which examines the safety profile of ECMO cannulation performed by intensivists. The authors report an overall complication rate of 2% per cannula and 5% per patient, with …