Alternative method of ultrafiltration after cardiopulmonary bypass.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-1994

Journal Title

The Annals of thoracic surgery

MeSH Headings

Adult, Blood, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Child, Heart Arrest, Induced, Hemofiltration, Humans

Abstract

A revised circuit design for modified ultrafiltration is presented rendering the technique more convenient for use after cardiopulmonary bypass when blood cardioplegia is used. The procedure employs a hollow-fiber ultrafiltration device attached to the cardioplegia circuit. A bubble trap, heat exchanger, and a pressure monitor are incorporated as safety features. The technique has been used in 80 patients (30 pediatric and 50 adult) and has been associated with relevant increases in colloid osmotic pressure and hematocrit.

ISSN

0003-4975

First Page

573

Last Page

574

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