Detection of Thrombi in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuits Using Low-Frequency Acoustic Measurements

ASAIO Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sheran Nanayakkara, Gabriel Fuchs, Marcus Brynolf, Lisa Prahl Wittberg, Lars Mikael Broman
DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000002661
Cited by: 1
References: 16

Abstract

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary support for patients with severe acute cardiac or respiratory failure. Although thrombotic complications are common during ECMO, the real-time detection and management of thrombosis-related complications remain challenging. In this study, we introduce a noninvasive approach for detecting thrombi using an acoustic detection technique. The presence of blood clots in the ECMO circuit has been correlated with an increase in the amplitude of the acoustic spectrum

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Intravenous Infusion Technology and Safety Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
ASAIO Journal
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN