title: [Fundamental features on percutaneous cardiopulmonary support].
abstract: The fundamental features on percutaneous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS) were reviewed. The number of PCPS installation in Japan has been increasing especially in the area of emergency medicine and cardiology. All-in-one package for PCPS system is becoming a mainstream in clinical practice. It is considered to be crucial to understand the details in characteristics and pitfalls on respective products. The results of nation-wide questionnaire indicate that the detailed criteria for PCPS usage in clinical practice appear to be variable among facilities in Japan;therefore, the formulation of guideline and educational system for PCPS installation is required.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
authors.forename: Yukihiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hayatsu
authors.forename: Yoshikatsu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Saiki
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D010107:Oxygenators, Membrane
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin