Left and right atrial lines are generally needed. Atrial and ventricular wires are placed. The fenestration snare is brought out underneath the fasciae in the midline. The heparin is reversed with protamine Diagnostic pressures of the aortic root and the superior vena cava are performed. Pulse oximetry is followed.
Transesophageal echocardiography is performed.
Most, if not all the pump blood is returned to the patient. The aortic cannula is removed. Hemostasis and sternal closure are routine. Copyright 1998-2000, Pediheart. All Rights Reserved.