RAPP: Why I don’t like it. Risks associated with RAPP (Retrograde Autologous Pump Prime) – June 14th

Joe Basha, CCP discusses RAPP: Why I don’t like it.

RAPP is a technique utilized to minimize hemodilution associated anemia on cardiopulmonary bypass. Risks associated with RAPP include hypotension, acute hypovolemic shock and hypo-perfusion. The program will explore the data supporting RAPP and explore limitation of the data.