title: [How can we define the extracorporeal circulation quality?].
abstract: Extracorporeal circulation (ECC) has to ensure homeostasis of the patient and to minimize pathophysiological disorders inherent in the technique. However, we cannot dissociate it from the surgery and anesthesia knowing that the discipline involves a close partnership with these stakeholders. The purpose of this publication is to review the essential elements that at present can contribute to the quality of the CEC and suggest improvements and developments to be implemented in this area.
authors.affiliation: CHU de Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège, Belgique. Electronic address: francine.blaffart@chu.ulg.ac.be.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Blaffart
authors.affiliation: CHU de Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège, Belgique.
authors.forename: J-O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Defraigne
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / Q000592:standards*; D006706:Homeostasis / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D058996:Quality Improvement
keywords: Cardiac surgery; Chirurgie cardiaque; Circulation extracorporelle; Extracorporeal circulation; Quality; Qualité