Fig. 4 The blood path conversion to VAD by relocating the tubing clamps. Stasis in the oxygenator is avoided by recirculating its volume, thus allowing conversion from ventricular assist back to ECMO if needed. From: Is there a role for extracorporeal life support after stage I Norwood? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2001;19(3):294-301. doi:10.1016/S1010-7940(01)00575-9 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg | © 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.Elsevier Science B.V.
Fig. 3 The blood path during ECMO support. From: Is there a role for extracorporeal life support after stage I Norwood? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2001;19(3):294-301. doi:10.1016/S1010-7940(01)00575-9 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg | © 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.Elsevier Science B.V.
Table 1 Patient data<sup>a</sup> From: Is there a role for extracorporeal life support after stage I Norwood? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2001;19(3):294-301. doi:10.1016/S1010-7940(01)00575-9 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg | © 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.Elsevier Science B.V.
Fig. 2 The steps needed to remove the venous cardiotomy reservoir without interrupting support while converting to ECMO support. A 0.25-inch straight connector is positioned in the venous reservoir loop in place of the venous reservoir. From: Is there a role for extracorporeal life support after stage I Norwood? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2001;19(3):294-301. doi:10.1016/S1010-7940(01)00575-9 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg | © 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.Elsevier Science B.V.
Fig. 1 The complete CPB circuit as it is set up in the operating room Fig. 1 The complete CPB circuit as it is set up in the operating room. Dashed lines represent crystalloid primed components. From: Is there a role for extracorporeal life support after stage I Norwood? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2001;19(3):294-301. doi:10.1016/S1010-7940(01)00575-9 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg | © 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.Elsevier Science B.V.
Table 3 Initiation of support variables From: Is there a role for extracorporeal life support after stage I Norwood? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2001;19(3):294-301. doi:10.1016/S1010-7940(01)00575-9 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg | © 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.Elsevier Science B.V.
Table 2 Pre-support variables From: Is there a role for extracorporeal life support after stage I Norwood? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2001;19(3):294-301. doi:10.1016/S1010-7940(01)00575-9 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg | © 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.Elsevier Science B.V.
Table 4 Intra- and post-support variables From: Is there a role for extracorporeal life support after stage I Norwood? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2001;19(3):294-301. doi:10.1016/S1010-7940(01)00575-9 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg | © 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.Elsevier Science B.V.