Learning Outcomes

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

• Display knowledge of safe application of learning objectives from PERF 8100 and PERF 8200.
• Explain and demonstrate indications, contraindications and use of ultrafiltration and dialysis during CPB.
• Demonstrate knowledge and safe application of Transfusion Guidelines.
• Describe advantages, techniques and limitations to cell salvage techniques.
• Assemble and operate cell salvage equipment, and provide effective and safe management and troubleshooting techniques.
• Explain and demonstrate proper Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump indications and use.
• Integrate knowledge of aortic pathophysiology and surgical repair techniques.
• Explain setup, indications and limitations of Left Heart Bypass (LHB) technique.
• Perform safe and effective assembly, case management and weaning of LHB.
• Describe the principles, case selection, management and limitations of Deep Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest (DHCA).
• Describe and demonstrate the safe application of selective antegrade and retrograde cerebral perfusion techniques.
• Describe the pathophysiology, considerations and demonstrate safe perfusion clinical practice for various special CPB cases:
• Pregnancy
• Heparin Induces Thrombocytopenia (HITT)
• Cold agglutinins
• Thalassemia / Sickle cell disease
• Isolated limb perfusion
• Renal preservation
• Trauma rewarms
• Large BMI patients
• Re-operations
• Unusual cardiothoracic anatomy (LSVC, Dextra-Cardia, R sided Aorta, etc)
• Pacemakers
• Visceral Perfusion
• Communicate effectively during the procedure with all members of the health care team.
• Perform post-op CPB, reflect on individual performance and set goals for improvement.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016