Malfunction of the Extracorporeal Circulation System: Case Report
| Autor: | Carlos Eduardo David de Almeida, Louisie Marcelle da Silva Almeida Marques, Erick Freitas Curi, Roberta Eleni Monteiro Abatti, Antônio Roberto Carraretto |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
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medicine.medical_specialty Extracorporeal Circulation medicine.medical_treatment COMPLICACIONES Intraoperatorias Hypoxemia Whole systems Accident Prevention Valve replacement medicine Humans Favorable outcome Intensive care medicine Intraoperative Complications Oxygenator business.industry Extracorporeal circulation Technical evaluation Middle Aged Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine EQUIPOS Oxigenador EQUIPAMENTOS Oxigenador Medical team Equipment Failure COMPLICAÇÕES Intraoperatórias medicine.symptom business |
| Zdroj: | Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. (6):777-785 |
| ISSN: | 0034-7094 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/S0034-7094(11)70087-3 |
| Popis: | Summary Background and objectives The introduction of extracorporeal circulation in clinical practice was decisive for the development of modern cardiovascular surgery. Addition of new procedures and equipment, however, brings inherent risks and complications. The objective of this report is to describe a malfunction of the oxygenation system and emphasize the importance of the interaction among the medical team members to prevent errors and complications. Case Report During valve replacement and IVC correction surgery, we observed a darker shade of red in the blood on the exit of the oxygenator. Laboratory tests demonstrated severe acidosis and hypoxemia. The entire system was evaluated, but the cause of the malfunction was not found. Measures to reduce damage were successfully instituted. After the surgery, the whole system underwent technical evaluation. Conclusions Interaction among the medical team members, early diagnosis, and immediate intervention were fundamental for a favorable outcome. |
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