Use of the Quest Myocardial Protection System (MPS) for modified ultrafiltration during pediatric cardiac surgery

Modified ultrafiltration generally is considered a standard of care for treating children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass for congenital heat surgery. Different methods, incorporating a variety of devices and technologies, have been described. The present report describes a technique of modified u...

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Published in:The Journal of extra-corporeal technology 2005-06, Vol.37 (2), p.219-221
Main Authors: Trowbridge, Cody C, Stammers, Alfred H, Klayman, Myra H, Murdock, James D, Yen, Bianca R, Gilbert, Christian L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Female
Health technology assessment
Hemofiltration - instrumentation
Humans
Male
Myocardial Reperfusion Injury - prevention & control
Scientific
Tennessee
Thoracic Surgery
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Summary:Modified ultrafiltration generally is considered a standard of care for treating children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass for congenital heat surgery. Different methods, incorporating a variety of devices and technologies, have been described. The present report describes a technique of modified ultrafiltration using arterial-venous flow with the Quest Myocardial Protection System (MPS).
ISSN:0022-1058
2969-8960
DOI:10.1051/ject/200537219