The neonatal circuit: in search of the ultimate solution.
Continuous improvement of both perfusion techniques and perfusion equipment has led to decreased morbidity after neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass. Small pediatric circuits have been developed to decrease priming volume and foreign surface area. However, it is not clear if our existing technology allows for further miniaturization of the circuit without jeopardizing safety and hemocompatibility.
University Hospital Gent, Heart Centre, Gent, Belgium. Filip.DeSomer@UGent.be
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D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D013504:Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn