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J Extra Corpor Technol · Mar 2013
Use of del Nido cardioplegia solution and a low-prime recirculating cardioplegia circuit in pediatrics.
- Richard M Ginther, Ronald Gorney, and Joseph M Forbess.
- Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75235, USA. Richard.ginther@utsouthwestern.edu
- J Extra Corpor Technol. 2013 Mar 1; 45 (1): 46-50.
AbstractThe evolution of myocardial protection techniques has been both the source of milestone advancements and controversial debate in cardiac surgery. Our institution has modified a low-prime cardioplegia system (CPS) and adopted a single-dose cardioplegia solution (del Nido cardioplegia) for our congenital heart disease population. The goal of this article is to describe our CPS and outline our myocardial protection protocol. These techniques have allowed us to minimize circuit surface area, operate uninterrupted, and safely protect the myocardium during extended ischemic periods.
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