Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a medical procedure that is used to temporarily take over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery. This process redirects the blood flow away from the heart and lungs and into a bypass machine, which oxygenates the blood and pumps it back into the body. CPB is used for a variety of surgeries, including open-heart bypass, valve repair, and organ transplants. It is an important procedure in modern medicine that can improve patient outcomes and quality of life.