CARDIOHELP System

Minimal extracorporeal circulation (MECC) with the CARDIOHELP System makes support for cardiopulmonary support during open heart surgery less stressful for the patient than when a conventional heart-lung machine is used. With the compact, integral design of the QUADROX-iR oxygenator-pump module, the priming volume and blood surface contact are kept as small as possible. Combined with the exceptionally small pressure drop plus the BIOLINE Coating of the disposable, trauma is minimized.

Moreover, the CARDIOHELP System is an intuitively operated system, which is ready for use in minutes for emergency situations. With the system's mobility, the patient can undergo further therapeutic measures and diagnostic investigations during circulatory support.

• Procedure: minimally-invasive perfusion system with full support for heart and gas exchange for up to 6 hours
• Possible application:
  
  • On-pump CABG surgery
  • Patient transport from and into:
    
    • the cardiac operating room
    • emergency/trauma room
    • catheterization laboratory
• CARDIOHELP thAPP: MECC
• Customer and patient value: minimally invasive system, less blood product use¹, shorter stay in ICU²
• Special feature: reduced blood-to-air contact, minimal hemodilution
• Access to patient: surgical cannulation of right atrium and aorta

1 Gerritsen et al: Comparison of 3 techniques with respect to blood loss and transfusion requirements. Trans. Medicine, 2006, 16, 329-334

2 Immer et al: Prospective study looking at intra-op and early post-op myocardial damage and outcomes. Eur. J. CT. Surg. 28 (2005) 701-704