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Cardiac Anesthesia Glossary
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diastolic pressure variation DPV
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The cyclical change in diastolic arterial pressure during mechanical ventilation, used as an indicator of fluid responsiveness.
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de-airing
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The process of removing air from cardiac chambers and vessels during cardiac surgery to prevent air embolism.
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venous air lock
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Condition where air bubbles trapped in venous cannulae impede venous return during cardiopulmonary bypass.
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