Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: CO2 Insufflation vs Lund De-airing Technique For Open Left Heart Surgery - Safety and Efficacy
Brief Summary:
To evaluate which of the two de-airing methods (CO2 insufflation vs. Lund de-airing technique) can shorten the left heart de-airing time and prevent or minimize cerebral air emboli during open surgery involving exposure of the left heart to the ambient air.
To evaluate the cost effectiveness and possible side effects of CO2 de-airing technique compared to Lund de-airing technique.