Recommendation Table 50.

Recommendations for the emergency institution of cardiopulmonary bypass

Recommendations	Class a	Level b	Ref c
It is recommended that a set-up CPB circuit be available at all times for emergency procedures.	I	C	-
After the patient is weaned from CPB, it is recommended that the CPB circuit be kept functional until the patient's chest has been closed.	I	C	-
It is recommended that ECLS be available at all times.	I	C	–

CPB: cardiopulmonary bypass; ECLS: extracorporeal life support.

^aClass of recommendation.

^bLevel of evidence.

^cReferences.