Use of cardioplegia delivery equipment for rapid warm volume replacement after cardiopulmonary bypass

Ann Thorac Surg. 1993 Aug;56(2):381-2. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(93)91187-r.

Abstract

Often, after cardiopulmonary bypass involving aortic dissection, aortic root replacements, or valve conduits, rapid volume replacement with blood products is essential to obtain hemostasis and patient survival. We describe a method of using cardiopulmonary bypass equipment for rapid warm volume replacement and infusion of remaining residual volume in the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit after a cardiac operation.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Volume*
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass*
  • Fluid Therapy / instrumentation
  • Fluid Therapy / methods*
  • Heart Arrest, Induced / instrumentation*
  • Humans