A simplified method for the occlusion of the venae cavae during cardiopulmonary bypass.
The method of caval occlusion during cardiopulmonary bypass using snares is at times cumbersome. An alternative technique of caval occlusion around venous cannulas using elastomer tape is described.
D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D003250:Constriction; D014684:Venae Cavae / Q000601:surgery*