Massive venous air embolism during cardiopulmonary bypass.
A massive bolus of oxygen was forced into the right atrium and venous system of a patient during cardiopulmonary bypass using a Bentley BOS-10 oxygenator. The unique design of the oxygenator canister provides an explanation for the event. Methods are outlined to avoid this type of venous embolism.
D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D006355:Heart-Lung Machine / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010106:Oxygenators