PE 7031 - Clinical Extra-Corporeal Perfusion III

• The ability to identify and discuss the characteristics of various blood tests.
• Have an understanding of the effect CPB has on various electrolytes and the corresponding tests to monitor their values.
• Knowledge and understanding of the various tests used to assess the coagulation system, as well as, the ability to relate clinical history to current coagulation status.
• A greater understanding of monitoring techniques utilized during the perioperative period.
• The ability to recognize and treat physiological differences between various patients, their disease states and the type of surgical procedure they may undergo.
• A greater understanding of the physiology of myocardial protection, the determinants of appropriate myocardial preservation, and the technical details of cardioplegia administration.
• The ability to discuss the characteristics and components of various cardioplegia solutions and subsequent delivery techniques.
• Have an understanding of the implications of blood product administration, as well as, techniques to avoid utilizing blood products.
• Knowledge of the theory behind pulsatile perfusion and the clinical implications of its application.
• Have an understanding of the clinical uses of hypothermia along with its beneficial and adverse effects.
• Understands the perfusion techniques utilized for thoracic aortic surgery.
• Have an understanding of ECMO and its application to the adult population.

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