Biochemical termination of sustained fibrillation occurring after artificially induced ischemic arrest.
A method of biochemical termination of persistent ventricular fibrillation is presented. The technique consists of re-cross-clamping the ascending aorta while the patient is still on cardiopulmonary bypass, infusing 37 degrees C buffered potassium cardioplegic solution into the coronary system, and, after having achieved flaccid standstill, pacing the heart by the ventricular mode.
D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia; D011189:Potassium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy*
D001639:Bicarbonates; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D011189:Potassium Chloride; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate