Practice patterns in neonatal cardiopulmonary bypass.
This article reviews practice patterns of numerous congenital heart surgeons, as collected from surveys (the Congenital Heart Surgeon's Society) and from audience response at the American Association of Thoracic Surgery (May 2003) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (January 2004). The information shows that there are numerous practice patterns, with unanimity only in the use of cardioplegia, although the delivery, type, and timing of doses varies. Hypothermic circulatory arrest continues to be used by the majority of congenital heart surgeons, although strategies for delivery have evolved in a way that reflects research contributions over the past decade.
Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR. 97201, USA.
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Ungerleider
D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011364:Professional Practice