Cardioplegia delivery system with improved bubble trap

摘要

A cardioplegia system in which cardioplegia medication or a mixture of arterial blood and medication is delivered to the heart of a patient undergoing open heart surgery, which includes a bubble trap in conjunction with the delivery system. The bubble trap separates bubbles from the cardioplegic solution and when formed at least partially of transparent material, provides a visual indication of the air removed from the infusion liquid.