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Ann Thorac Surg 1981;31:86-89
© 1981 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Massive Venous Air Embolism during Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Winfield J. Wells, M.D.*, Quentin R. Stiles, M.D.

From the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Accepted for publication February 28, 1980.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Wells, 1136 W Sixth St, Los Angeles, CA 90017

A massive bolus of oxygen was forced into the right atrium and venous system of a patient during cardiopulmonary bypass using a Bentley BOS-10 oxygenator. The unique design of the oxygenator canister provides an explanation for the event. Methods are outlined to avoid this type of venous embolism.




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