Successful Treatment of Accidental Air Embolism in Warm Heart Surgery

Normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass has recently been proposed as a superior technique for maintaining body metabolism. However, its use remains controversial since the degree of cerebral protection provided might be inferior to that conferred by conventional hypothermic techniques. We report a case...

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Published in:	Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. 68 - 69
Main Authors:	Gomes, Walter J, Strisiver, David A, Penco, Albert JF, Rampersad, Kamal, Angelini, Gianni D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England Asian Soc Cardio Surg 01-03-2003 SAGE Publications
Subjects:	Brain Ischemia - etiology Brain Ischemia - therapy Cerebrovascular Circulation Coronary Artery Bypass - adverse effects Embolism, Air - etiology Embolism, Air - therapy Humans Hypothermia, Induced Male Middle Aged Perfusion - methods Treatment Outcome
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Summary:	Normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass has recently been proposed as a superior technique for maintaining body metabolism. However, its use remains controversial since the degree of cerebral protection provided might be inferior to that conferred by conventional hypothermic techniques. We report a case of accidental massive air embolism during coronary artery bypass surgery under normothermia, which was successfully managed with induced hypothermia at 20°C and retrograde cerebral perfusion.
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ISSN:	0218-4923 1816-5370
DOI:	10.1177/021849230301100116