The Isolated Heart-Lung Preparation

1 Introduction, history and contents.- 2 Isolation procedure.- 3 Perfusion box.- 4 Cardiac metabolism, electrolyte shifts and acid-base problems.- 5 Haemolysis and pulmonary edema.- 6 Electrical measurements.- 7 Haemodynamics.- 8 Coronary flow and oxygen consumption.- Layout of Perfusion Box and Equipment (enclosure at the back of the book).