Abstract
The fundamental features on percutaneous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS) were reviewed. The number of PCPS installation in Japan has been increasing especially in the area of emergency medicine and cardiology. All-in-one package for PCPS system is becoming a mainstream in clinical practice. It is considered to be crucial to understand the details in characteristics and pitfalls on respective products. The results of nation-wide questionnaire indicate that the detailed criteria for PCPS usage in clinical practice appear to be variable among facilities in Japan;therefore, the formulation of guideline and educational system for PCPS installation is required.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 652-656 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Kyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 Jul 1 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)