Bloodless cannulation of the ascending aorta

Authors
Citation
Li. Bonchek, Bloodless cannulation of the ascending aorta, J CARDIAC S, 13(1), 1998, pp. 79-80
Citations number
1
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CARDIAC SURGERY
ISSN journal
08860440 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
1
Year of publication
1998
Pages
79 - 80
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-0440(199801/02)13:1<79:BCOTAA>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Bloodless cannulation of the aorta can be accomplished easily. A full thick ness stab wound prior to insertion of the cannula is unnecessary as the aor ta's inner layers have little strength.