Cardiovascular Perfusion Clinical 4 PERF 8400

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

• Display the safe application of objectives from PERF 8100, PERF 8200 and PERF 8300.
• Describe the indications/evaluations of patients for Heart Transplantation.
• Perform effective and safe management of CPB case during Heart Transplantation.
• Describe indications/case setup and management of Lung and Liver Transplant cases.
• Describe the indications and clinical differences between; Veno-venous Extra Corporeal Oxygenation (VV ECMO), Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS), Veno-Arterial Extra Corporeal Oxygenation (VA) ECMO, Ventricular Assist Device (VAD).
• Explain ECMO objectives from didactic Year 1.
• Prepare and prime ECMO circuit.
• Assess potential VV ECMO, ECLS, VA ECMO patients and safely prepare associated circuitry and pumps.
• Review the various cannulation and anticoagulation techniques for: VV ECMO, ECLS, VA ECMO.
• Safely perform initiation, maintenance and weaning from ECMO.
• Review indications, contraindications, setup and operation for the various ventricular assist devices (VADS), implantable artificial hearts, and implantable cardiac assist devices.
• Describe physiologic principles involved in the use of VADS.
• Describe and demonstrate safe transport techniques for patients requiring extracorporeal support.
• Describe indications, use and processing techniques for Platelet Gel Therapy
• Describe indications and techniques for Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) surgery.
• Describe the setup of Cardiac Robotic cases.
• Prepare or describe the CPB pump and circuit for minimally invasive cardiac surgeries.
• Describe and assist in the cannulation for minimally invasive CPB.
• Evaluate CPB case studies, and correlate clinical history and physiological findings with case management.
• Participate in the evaluation of new equipment and techniques.
• Communicate effectively during the procedure with all members of the health care team.
• Perform post-op CPB evaluation and, reflect on individual performance and set goals for improvement.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016