Fatal air embolism during cardiopulmonary bypass: Analysis of an incident and prevention measures

Michiel P. van der Zee; Bart M. Koene; Massimo A. Mariani

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Fatal air embolism during cardiopulmonary bypass: Analysis of an incident and prevention measures

Michiel P. van der Zee^*
, Bart M. Koene
, Massimo A. Mariani

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Cardiovascular Centre (CVC)

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Abstract

Air embolism is a life-threatening complication during cardiopulmonary bypass. We present a case of a patient who suffered an air embolism during coronary bypass surgery, despite standard safety features and procedures. The patient died 3 days after surgery due to massive cerebral oedema. This case report gives a reconstruction of the event and the countermeasures undertaken to minimize the risk of recurrence.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	875-877
Number of pages	3
Journal	Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Volume	19
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivu242
Publication status	Published - Nov-2014

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Cardiopulmonary bypass
Thoracic aorta
Great vessels
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