Showing posts with label Dr. Kozin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dr. Kozin. Show all posts

Jan 22, 2013

Following a mitral valve replacement, what complications would you be concerned about that you would look for using the TEE probe?
Before a patient can go on cardiopulmonary bypass, heparin must be given. The target ACT is > 450 seconds. If a full dose of heparin is given (300 Units/kg) but the ACT remains low what steps should be followed?