Impact of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Flow on Renal Oxygenation in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Operations

ConclusionsThe impaired renal oxygenation seen during CPB is ameliorated by an increase in CPB flow rate. Thus, one way to protect the kidneys during CPB could be to use a higher flow rate than the one traditionally used.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research