Intraabdominal paddle placement for internal defibrillation during cardiac reoperation

M J Wall Jr; D R Clarke

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(92)91473-m

Intraabdominal paddle placement for internal defibrillation during cardiac reoperation

Ann Thorac Surg. 1992 May;53(5):914-5. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)91473-m.

Authors

M J Wall Jr¹, D R Clarke

Affiliation

¹ Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital, Denver, CO 80218.

PMID: 1571000
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)91473-m

Abstract

Ventricular fibrillation during sternal reentry can be a fatal complication that is vexing to manage when it occurs before complete exposure of the heart. A technique of intraabdominal paddle placement for internal countershock has been used to successfully manage this complication.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Electric Countershock / methods*
Female
Humans
Intraoperative Complications / prevention & control*
Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
Reoperation
Ventricular Fibrillation / prevention & control*