Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a medical procedure involving the use of a heart-lung machine to provide oxygenated blood flow to the body when a patient's heart needs to be stopped for a period of time. CPB has revolutionized cardiac and thoracic surgery by allowing the maintenance of bodily functions during complex surgeries, such as open heart surgery. CPB has been used for many years in the treatment of various cardiovascular diseases, and it is a safe and effective way to temporarily support the body and allow for surgical procedures that may otherwise be impossible. In addition, CPB can also be used in the treatment of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, emergency surgeries, and as a bridge to organ transplantation.