Technique for blood conservation in ABIOMED BVS 5000 ventricular assist device exchange.
We describe a technique for blood conservation when ABIOMED BVS 5000 blood pumps require exchange because of thrombus formation in the blood pumps. The technique is simple in concept but requires careful planning and coordination between surgeon and perfusionist.
Byrne
J G
JG
Division of Cardiac Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. jbyrne@partners.org
Gilfeather
M S
MS
Couper
G S
GS
D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000097:blood / Q000517:prevention & control