Continuous Postoperative Pericardial Flushing: A Pilot Study on Safety, Feasibility, and Effect on Blood Loss

Continuous Postoperative Pericardial Flushing: A Pilot Study on Safety, Feasibility, and Effect on Blood Loss

Background: Prolonged or excessive blood loss is a common complication after cardiac surgery. Blood remnants and clots, remaining in the pericardial space in spite of chest tube drainage, induce high fibrinolytic activity that may contribute to bleeding complications. Continuous postoperative perica...

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Main Authors: Johan S.J. Manshanden, Chantal L.I. Gielen, Corianne A.J.M. de Borgie, Robert J.M. Klautz, Bas A.J.M. de Mol, David R. Koolbergen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-09-01
Series:EBioMedicine
Subjects:
Continuous postoperative pericardial flushing
Therapeutic irrigation [mesh]
Pericardial cavity
Cardiac surgical procedures [mesh]
Thoracic surgery [mesh]
Postoperative hemorrhage [mesh]
Cardiac tamponade [mesh]
Chest tubes [mesh]
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352396415300839

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