PER 6510 - Seminar on Clinical Medicine

• Explain the theory and operation of intra-aortic balloon pumps 
• Describe the history of VAD development and the theory of VAD operation 
• List the specific VADs used at SLMC and explain the conditions under which each might be used. 
• List risk factors associated with heart disease 
• Describe the use of dialysis and hemofiltration for fluid management in the cardiac surgical patients 
• Describe the use of ventilator support, inhaled Flolan and nitric oxide for managing patients with pulmonary dysfunction. 
• Explain the uses of blood products for the treatment of hemodynamic and coagulative disorders. 
• Explain the factors that are included in the assessments for transplant candidates 
• Describe the use of UNOS and pre- and post-operative care for transplant patients
• Explain the surgical management of transplant patients 
• Describe the methods for control and monitoring of electrophysiological heart rhythms 
• Clinical objectives 
• Carry out the operation of IABPs 
• Perform basic VAD management 
• Perform patient training associated with home care and VADs
• Operate the Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy machine 

• Cardiovascular pathophysiology

• IABPs  
• VAD history and theory 
• VAD console operation 
• Cardiac risk factors/pulmonary medicine 
• Dialysis/hemofiltration 
• Blood conservation/blood products  
• Transplantation  
• Pacers