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Case Scenario #1<br />
(Surgeon)<br />
Patient that received a 4-vessel CABG did not successfully<br />
wean from lengthy CPB support. Suspecting an intra-<br />
operative MI, the surgeon decided to perform an Abiomed<br />
RVAD insertion. After the insertion and a successful wean<br />
from CPB, the surgeon lifted the heart to inspect for bleeding<br />
at the anastomosissite. site. During lifting, i the side holes of the<br />
atrial cannula were exposed and air was introduced to the<br />
VAD pump.<br />
- Air embolism emergencies