Massive arterial air embolism during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Massive arterial air embolism occurred in two patients during 1250 open heart operations. Emergency measures led to complete recovery in both cases. Flow reversal, hypothermia and anti-oedema measures may be adequate in some clinical situations for total recovery after this catastrophic accident.
D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D011188:Potassium; D017680:Potassium Compounds
D017680:Potassium Compounds; C018369:potassium cardioplegic solution; D011188:Potassium