Evaluation of a Double‐lumen Multiorifice Catheter for Resuscitation of Swine from Lethal Venous Air Embolism

Background A double‐lumen multiorifice catheter has been developed to potentially enhance accurate electrocardiographic central venous localization and resuscitation from a massive venous air embolism (VAE). This double‐lumen multiorifice catheter was compared to a Bunegin‐Albin multiorifice catheter for flow characteristics, air aspiration efficiency, and efficacy in resuscitating swine from a lethal VAE.

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