PE 7031 - Clinical Extracorporeal Perfusion III

• Identify and discuss the characteristics of various blood tests
• Exhibit an understanding of the effect CPB has on various electrolytes and identify the corresponding tests to monitor the value of each
• Compare and contrast the various tests used to assess the coagulation system and interpret test results in the context of patient clinical history
• Discuss the monitoring techniques utilized during the perioperative period
• Recognize and treat physiological differences between various patients, their disease states, and the type of surgical procedure they may undergo
• Explain the physiology of myocardial protection, the determinants of appropriate myocardial preservation, and the technical details of cardioplegia administration
• Discuss the characteristics and components of various cardioplegia solutions and subsequent delivery techniques
• Describe the implications of blood product administration, as well as explain techniques to avoid utilizing blood products
• Describe the theory behind pulsatile perfusion and the clinical implications of its application
• Explain the clinical uses of hypothermia, including its beneficial and adverse effects
• Describe the perfusion techniques utilized for thoracic aortic surgery
• Exhibit an understanding of ECMO and its application to the adult population

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