Key result
Blood sampling using an E-line shunt in a closed system or an open system resulted in significantly fewer microembolic signals (0.2) compared to the traditional method (72).
Why the study?
Does the E-line blood sampling method reduce microembolic signals compared to traditional sampling in patients undergoing CABG with a closed CPB system?
Does the E-line blood sampling method reduce microembolic signals compared to traditional sampling in patients undergoing CABG with a closed CPB system?
Absolute Event Rate: 0.2% vs 72%
The use of a shunt line (E-line) during perfusionist blood sampling in a closed cardiopulmonary bypass system significantly reduces the generation of microemboli.
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Supports E-line sampling to reduce microemboli in CABG perfusion; hypothesis-generating pending randomized outcome trials.
Sauren et al. (2008) studied Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) (n=14). E-line blood sampling method (shunt line) vs. Traditional blood sampling method was evaluated on Appearance of microembolic signals (MES). Blood sampling using an E-line shunt in a closed system or an open system resulted in significantly fewer microembolic signals (0.2) compared to the traditional method (72).