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M W Mueller1, C D Fraser

  • 1Texas Children's Hospital/Texas Heart Institute, Houston, USA.

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Pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass for interrupted aortic arch requires dual cannulation. A novel technique using 14-gauge intravenous catheters as arterial cannulas successfully supported a small child, enabling survival.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia
  • Perfusion Technology

Background:

  • Interrupted aortic arch (IAA) in pediatric patients poses significant challenges for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
  • Standard pediatric arterial cannulas may be unsuitable for neonates and infants due to anatomical constraints, such as a small ascending aorta.
  • Effective dual cannulation is critical for maintaining adequate cerebral and systemic perfusion during CPB.

Observation:

  • A case involving a pediatric patient with IAA presented difficulties due to the patient's low weight and diminutive ascending aorta.
  • Commercially available pediatric arterial cannulas were found to be too large for cannulating the ascending aorta in this patient.
  • A perfusionist devised an innovative approach using two 14-gauge intravenous catheters as arterial cannulas.

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Findings:

  • The adapted 14-gauge intravenous catheters were successfully incorporated into the 1/4-inch arterial line for CPB.
  • The patient remained metabolically and hemodynamically stable throughout the CPB procedure.
  • The novel cannulation strategy facilitated successful surgical repair and patient recovery.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates the feasibility and success of using adapted intravenous catheters for arterial cannulation in pediatric CPB when standard cannulas are inadequate.
  • The technique offers a potential alternative solution for perfusionists managing complex pediatric cardiac cases with challenging aortic anatomy.
  • Successful CPB management using adapted cannulas contributed to the patient's survival and hospital discharge, highlighting adaptability in perfusion practice.