Integrated pump switch for antegrade/retrograde cardioplegia.
A method of centralizing management of antegrade and retrograde blood cardioplegia delivery at the heart-lung machine is described. Operation of a manually flow-directed pump switch, controlled by the perfusionist, improves safety and efficiency.
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Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.
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D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010348:Patient Care Team