Cardiovascular Perfusion Practical Laboratory II

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This is the second in the series of three laboratory courses that provide hands-on experience with the extracorporeal circuit and related perfusion technologies. This course continues the hands-on experience circuit setup and introduces conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass via weekly hands-on simulations. Emphasis is on preparation of patient information, initiation and termination of bypass, anticoagulation management, patient management during cardiopulmonary bypass, and effective communication. Prerequisites CVSPG 561 Cardiovascular Perfusion Technology I; CVSPG 591 Cardiovascular Perfusion Practical Laboratory I