title: An alternate method of ventricular venting--the pulmonary artery sump.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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