What is bicaval cannulation in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia?

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Reopening of the sternum for repeat cardiac surgery or emergency access.

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A technique for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass using separate cannulas in both venae cavae.

dual caval cannulation SVC/IVC cannulation

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Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
bicaval cannulation IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	A technique for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass using separate can...

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