Pt to operating room in plans of conversion of ecmo to a lvad.Perfusion noted dramatic changes in ecmo flows.Large amount of air noted in both arterial and venous limbs of ecmo circuit with no perfusion.Cpr initiated, ecmo cannulae attempted to be purged of air by perfusion staff.However, due to massive air embolus resuscitation unsuccessful.After discussion with cicu, transplantation service, anesthesia, a decision was made not to proceed with any additional measures.Pt pronounced and family care conference was held with pt's mother.The iv tubing line attached to the venous luer port, suffered a loss in tubing integrity that offered an opportunity to entrain air into the ecmo circuit.Air displaced blood in the circuit traveling to the cannulation site.
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