Technique for blood conservation in ABIOMED BVS 5000 ventricular assist device exchange

Authors
Byrne, JG Gilfeather, MS Couper, GS
Citation
Jg. Byrne et al., Technique for blood conservation in ABIOMED BVS 5000 ventricular assist device exchange, ANN THORAC, 71(2), 2001, pp. 742-744
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
71
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
742 - 744
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200102)71:2<742:TFBCIA>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
We describe a technique for blood conservation when ABIOMED BVS 5000 blood pumps require exchange because of thrombus formation in the blood pumps. Th e technique is simple in concept but requires careful planning and coordina tion between surgeon and perfusionist. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.