Mau funcionamento do sistema de circulação extracorpórea: relato de caso

Abstract

Summary: Almeida CED, Carraretto AR, Curi EF, Marques LMSA, Abatti REM -Malfunction of the Extracorporeal Circulation System: Case Report. Background and objectives:The introduction of extracorporeal circulation in clinical practice was decisive for the development of modern cardiovascular surgery. Addition of new procedures and equipment, however, brings inherent risks and complications. The objective of this report is to describe a malfunction of the oxygenation system and emphasize the importance of the interaction among the medical team members to prevent errors and complications.