Table 2.
Final concentrations in del Nido Cardioplegia solutions (after mixing with blood)
| Initial single dose antegrade and retrograde | Continuous retrograde | |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier | Plasma-lyte A | Plasma-lyte A |
| Blood: Crystalloid ratio | 1:4 | 4:1 |
| K+ (mmol/L) | 22 | 9.2 |
| Na+ (mmol/L) | 38 | 115 |
| Ca2+ (mmol/L) | 0.24 | 1.0 |
| Lidocaine (mg/L) | 104 | 26 |
| Mg2+ (mmol/L) | 6.6 | 2.4 |