An alternate method of ventricular venting--the pulmonary artery sump.
The need for venting the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass has been the topic of continued debate. Potential disadvantages and drawbacks have been noted with traditional modes for venting. A technique for venting the heart is presented using a pulmonary artery catheter. The relative advantages and merits of this approach are discussed.
D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques