title: A simple technique for retrograde cerebral perfusion during circulatory arrest.
abstract: We describe a simple and safe technique for achieving retrograde cerebral perfusion via a small coronary sinus type catheter placed in the superior vena cava. This method is especially useful when the need for circulatory arrest is first recognized intraoperatively and a single two-stage venous cannula has already been placed for cardiopulmonary bypass. The advantages of this technique over other currently employed methods for retrograde cerebral perfusion are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, USA.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Cope
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Tribble
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Komorowski
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Tribble
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced; D006801:Humans; D010477:Perfusion / Q000379:methods*