Negative Fluid Displacement: An Alternative Method to Assess Patency of Arterial Line Cannulation

A multidisciplinary team's analysis and mitigation of hazards identified in a patient safety reporting process entailed positive recognition with a Good Catch award, education of practitioners, and long-term follow-up.

The purpose of this study is to define a safe minimum flow rate for specific bypass conditions using continuous monitoring with near-infrared spectroscopy and direct observation of the cerebral microcirculation.