A simple technique for retrograde cerebral perfusion during circulatory arrest

Jeffrey T. Cope, Reid W. Tribble, Benjamin Komorowski, Curtis G. Tribble

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Abstract

We describe a simple and safe technique for achieving retrograde cerebral perfusion via a small coronary sinus type catheter placed in the superior vena cava. This method is especially useful when the need for circulatory arrest is first recognized intraoperatively and a single two-stage venous cannula has already been placed for cardiopulmonary bypass. The advantages of this technique over other currently employed methods for retrograde cerebral perfusion are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)65-67
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Cardiac Surgery
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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