Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Assess the concepts and application related to OPCAB, Robotic and Port Access techniques
• Describe equipment and techniques used during repair of the thoracic/abdominal aorta
• Differentiate the practice and application of hemofiltration and dialysis on CPB.
• Outline the mechanics, physiology and use of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
• Assess the function, application and limitations of intra-operative blood conservation techniques
• Analyze the indications and application of isolated limb perfusion
• Evaluate the specific strategies and procedures solid organ preservation for transplantation
• List the donor and recipient selection criteria for organ transplantation, and discuss equipment and techniques.
• Describe commonly used Ventricular Assist Devices
• Analyze the indications, selection and application of Extra Corporeal Life Support (ECLS)
• Online the management of special cases potentially seen in cardiac surgery.
• Describe the specific strategies used to deal with potentially catastrophic situations on CPB

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016