Epoprostenol for the treatment of increasing oxygenator pressure drop during cardiopulmonary bypass. A case report

• A change of oxygenator during cardiopulmonary bypass is a technically high-risk procedure with potential for a serious adverse event for the patient. This case report describes a case of increased pressure drop and pre-oxygenator blood pressure during cardiopulmonary bypass successfully treated with pre-oxygenator-administered epoprostenol.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Kardiologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

cardiopulmonary bypass

oxygenator thrombosis

oxygenator emergency change

epoprostenol

thrombosis

Cardiovascular System & Cardiology

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