Figure 4
From: Simplicity, skills, and pitfalls of ascending aortic cannulation for type A aortic dissection
The bottom parts of the photographs indicate the direction of the patient’s head. (A) Dilator is inserted through the guide wire. 3 dilators of different sizes are used for gradual dilatation. (B) Fem Flex-II cannula is inserted through the guide wire. (C) The cannula is secured at an optimal depth.