Complications of Cardiopulmonary Bypass From an Anesthesia Perspective: A Clinical Review

Authors

Alex Roberts, Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterFollow
Elizabeth C. Duncan, Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterFollow
Paul Hargrave, Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterFollow
David Redding Kingery, Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterFollow
Josh Barnes, Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterFollow
Derek L. Horstemeyer, Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterFollow
Russell F. Stahl, Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterFollow

Keywords

cardiopulmonary bypass; extracorporeal circulation/adverse effects; intraoperative complications; anesthesia

Disciplines

Anesthesiology | Cardiology | Critical Care | Surgery

Abstract

Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is frequently used for open heart surgery and other procedures that utilize temporary substitution or support of heart and lung function. While it is widely accepted as the predominant method to carry out these procedures, it is not without possible complications. CPB can be seen as the ultimate “team sport” as it includes and is dependent on contributions from multiple professionals including anesthesiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and perfusion technicians. In this clinical review paper, we examine possible complications of CPB, primarily from the perspective of the anesthesiologist, and how to troubleshoot them if they arise, which often requires the involvement of other essential team members.

Recommended Citation

Roberts, Alex; Duncan, Elizabeth C.; Hargrave, Paul; Kingery, David Redding; Barnes, Josh; Horstemeyer, Derek L.; and Stahl, Russell F. (2023) "Complications of Cardiopulmonary Bypass From an Anesthesia Perspective: A Clinical Review," HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 3.
DOI: 10.36518/2689-0216.1525
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/hcahealthcarejournal/vol4/iss1/3