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The approach to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) involves temporarily taking over the function of the heart and lungs during open-heart surgery, allowing the heart to be still while vital procedures are performed. The CPB machine circulates blood and oxygenates it, maintaining systemic circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues. Proper management of CPB requires careful monitoring of hemodynamics, blood gas levels, and coagulation status to minimize complications. Key challenges include managing the inflammatory response, preventing organ dysfunction, and ensuring proper weaning from the bypass machine once surgery is completed. Advances in CPB technology and techniques continue to improve patient outcomes, with a focus on reducing risks such as stroke, bleeding, and renal injury.
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- Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is an essential component of modern cardiac surgery, acting as an artificial heart and lung to maintain circulation and oxygenation when the heart needs to be temporarily stopped. It enables controlled bloodless surgical fields for procedures such as coronary bypass, valve replacement, and congenital heart repairs. The concept dates back to the early 20th century, with Dr. John Gibbons developing the first successful heart-lung machine in 1953.
- Key components of CPB include a venous reservoir, oxygenator, pump, arterial cannula, heat exchanger, and cardioplegia system. The venous reservoir collects blood from the body, the oxygenator performs gas exchange, and the pump propels blood back into circulation. The arterial cannula returns oxygenated blood to the body, and the heat exchanger regulates body temperature.
- The CPB circuit's mechanism involves draining venous blood into a reservoir, pumping it through an oxygenator, adjusting temperature, and returning oxygenated blood to the body. Cardioplegia solution induces cardiac arrest for precise surgical intervention. Understanding CPB requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, fluid dynamics, and biochemical changes.
- Priming the CPB circuit with a suitable solution is crucial for smooth blood flow and hemodynamic stability. A balanced electrolyte solution, colloid solution, mannitol, and heparin are commonly used. Arterial cannulation ensures proper blood flow, with common sites including the ascending aorta, femoral artery, and axillary/subclavian artery. Venous drainage relies on gravity or vacuum-assisted mechanisms to return blood to the CPB circuit, using various types of cannulae.
- The CPB circuit includes pumps that drive blood circulation, with roller pumps and centrifugal pumps being the two main types. Oxygenators replace the function of the lungs during CPB, ensuring proper oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal. Heat exchangers regulate temperature during CPB, preventing extreme hypothermia or hyperthermia.
- Optimal flow rates during CPB are calculated based on the patient's body surface area. Banting prevents ventricular distension during CPB, while filters are essential to prevent embolic events, inflammation, and fluid overload. Safety devices, such as bubble detectors, arterial line filters, and pressure monitors, ensure patient safety during CPB.
- CPB significantly alters normal physiology, leading to hemodilution, systemic inflammatory response, coagulopathy, and hypothermia. Complications include neurological issues, cardiac arrhythmias, pulmonary complications, renal injury, and hematological abnormalities. Continuous monitoring of parameters is essential to ensure patient stability and optimal perfusion during CPB.
- Common causes of hypotension during CPB include low flow rates, dumped arterial line dress, and low systemic vascular resistance. Hypertension can be caused by high pump flow rates, selective brachiocephalic artery cannulation, and increased systemic vascular resistance. Cerebral emboli during CPB can lead to stroke and cognitive decline, originating from air, particulate matter, or clots.
- Innovation in CPB technology continues to evolve, aiming for safer and more effective heart surgery. Advances include miniaturized circuits, biocompatible coatings, improved oxygenators and pumps, goal-directed perfusion, and integration into minimally invasive surgery.
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Dr. Md. Abir Tazim Chowdhury
Senior Specialist, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital, Bangladesh
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