Because CO2 production during bypass depends on patient temperature, a different cutoff value, that may take into account the influence of demographic variables, should be determined during normothermic CPB.
We present the case of a patient who developed cardiogenic shock after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and was supported with intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and the Levitronix CentriMag short-term mechanical circulatory support.