Hypothermia in conjunction with hyperbaric oxygenation in the treatment of massive air embolism during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Massive gas embolism during cardiopulmonary bypass is a rare but ever-present danger. Following this catastrophic event, the immediate institution of core cooling on bypass may be advantageous. The remarkable complete recovery of our patient is attributed to this technique, which was used in conjunction with standard therapy.
D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011666:Pulmonary Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery