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[Hypothermic retrograde cerebral perfusion for treatment of air embolism during extracorporeal circulation]
W J Gomes1, J H Palma, J A Bertuccez
1Escola Paulista de Medicina, São Paulo.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|October 1, 1993
Abstract:
Air embolism during extracorporeal circulation is a life-threatening complication, requiring immediate response. During a recent case, brain damage was avoided using hypothermic retrograde cerebral perfusion, connecting the arterial line to superior vena cava cannula. Perfusion lasted 5 minutes at flow of 200ml/min. The patient had complete recovery and was discharged with normal neurologic status. The technique employed is described and steps for a face this accident are proposed.