Retrograde perfusion through the superior vena cava was used in 2 patients who were
injured by massive air embolism occurring during open-heart surgery. They underwent
hyperbaric treatment immediately following completion of the intracardiac repair.
Both patients made complete recovery and were discharged, with no defects attributable
to the incident.
Cerebral embolism - Retrograde perfusion - Hyperbaric oxygenation
