Showing posts with label bypass. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bypass. Show all posts

Jan 22, 2013

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?

Jan 5, 2013

What are 4 requirements that must be met before a patient can go off pump following bypass?