Table 2. Resuscitation and Restoration of Spontaneous Circulation

Aortic flush at start of arrest was in group I with 25 ml/kg saline at 4°C (n = 6) and in group II with 100 ml/kg saline at 4°C (n = 7). Data are given as median and interquartile range.

* Start of hypertensive bout = time after start CPB. † Duration of hypertensive bout = time with mean arterial pressure (MAP) greater than 150 mmHg.

ROSC = restoration of spontaneous circulation; CPB = cardiopulmonary bypass.