Journal article
Abstract 2598: Individualized Heparin and Protamine Management Protocol in Infants Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Cardiac Surgery Improves Immediate Post-operative Clinical Outcomes
Abstract
Use of individualized heparin and protamine management in older children and adults undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has been associated with improved clinical outcomes. We sought to determine if using this method in infants was associated with similar enhancements. Infants 1 month to 1 year of age undergoing CPB were randomized in a controlled clinical trial to either weight based heparin and protamine management using the activated …
Authors
Gruenwald C; Manlhiot C; Chan A; Crawford-Lean L; Foreman C; Holtby H; Van Arsdell G; Richards R; Moriarty H; McCrindle B
Journal
Circulation, Vol. 118, No. suppl_18,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
October 28, 2008
DOI
10.1161/circ.118.suppl_18.s_750-a
ISSN
0009-7322