Percutaneous cardiopulmonary support

Onzuka, T.; Tominaga, R.

Kyobu Geka. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery 62(8 Suppl): 617-622

2009


ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5252
PMID: 20715680
Document Number: 633179
Percutaneous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS) is widely used as an emergent support device for the heart and lung failure. PCPS has a closed circuit system with a centrifugal pump and a small artificial lung, introduced by inserting a thin-wall cannula percutaneously. Its clinical results have been improved, mainly due to the development of medical technology.

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