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Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Extracorporeal Life Support for Emergent Intraoperative Thoracic Situations
Tiago N Machuca1, Marcelo Cypel1, Shaf Keshavjee1
1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 200 Elizabeth Street, 9N-946, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada.
Abstract:
Intraoperative thoracic surgical catastrophes may require extracorporeal circulation modes to support the patient while the appropriate repair is made. Teamwork is key and, given the evidence supporting better performance with the use of simulation and surgical-crisis checklists, their use should be encouraged. Anticipation is another important factor because the results of intrathoracic malignancy resection are clearly superior in the setting of planned cardiopulmonary support. In addition, familiarity with the different modes of support that are currently available can direct the decision-making process toward the best option to facilitate resolution of the intraoperative catastrophe with the least related morbidity.
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