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del Nido cardioplegia
Pronunciation: del NEE-doh
Single-dose cardioplegic solution containing lidocaine that provides extended myocardial protection.
Full Definition
A high-potassium, lidocaine-based cardioplegic solution developed by Dr. Pedro del Nido that provides myocardial arrest for up to 90 minutes with a single dose. The solution contains blood, crystalloid, potassium, lidocaine, and mannitol. It has gained popularity in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery due to its convenience and effective myocardial protection, reducing the need for repeated cardioplegia doses during surgery.
Usage
Usage note: Named after its developer; capitalize 'del Nido' when referring to the specific solution.
In Context
- "The surgical team elected to use del Nido cardioplegia for this complex aortic valve replacement." — Pre-operative planning note
- "Del Nido cardioplegia provided excellent arrest for 75 minutes without redosing required." — Perfusion record
Also known as
del Nido solution
single-dose cardioplegia
Contrasted with
multidose cardioplegia
Don't confuse with
St. Thomas cardioplegia
blood cardioplegia