The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 41, 679-679, Copyright © 1986 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Preparation of oxygenated cold crystalloid cardioplegic solution
G Merin and NH Fishman
The value of oxygenated, aqueous, cold cardioplegic solutions is being
evaluated at several centers. The theoretical advantages of such a solution
are counterbalanced in part by the complexity and expense of the
preparation and delivery systems that have been used. A simple method is
described that effectively achieves satisfactory levels of oxygenation of
the cardioplegic solution within its original vinyl container.