Removal of Vent Catheter in ECMO/ECLS

The provider removes the vent catheter from the left heart through a thoracic incision, such as a sternotomy or thoracotomy. The service is part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or extracorporeal life support (ECLS). ECMO and ECLS involve the use of specialized machines to take on the work of the heart and lungs, allowing those organs to recover. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.