Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
A technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, allowing the surgeon to operate on a still, bloodless heart. Uses a heart-lung machine to oxygenate and circulate blood.
Definition
What is cardiopulmonary bypass?
A technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, allowing the surgeon to operate on a still, bloodless heart. Uses a heart-lung machine to oxygenate and circulate blood.
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