Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures » Cardiac Surgical Procedures » Heart Arrest, Induced » Circulatory Arrest, Deep Hypothermia Induced
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Thoracic Surgical Procedures » Cardiac Surgical Procedures » Heart Arrest, Induced » Circulatory Arrest, Deep Hypothermia Induced
Description
A technique to arrest the flow of blood by lowering BODY TEMPERATURE to about 20 degrees Centigrade, usually achieved by infusing chilled perfusate. The technique provides a bloodless surgical field for complex surgeries. MeSH
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