Episode 101: Coming off Bypass with Stephen Freiberg
Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
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Preparations for Coming Off Bypass in Cardiac Surgery
This chapter explores the necessary preparations for a patient to come off cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery. It discusses the importance of monitoring and alarms, the need for vasoactive or inotropic medications, and the role of a functioning pacemaker. The chapter also covers the choice of anesthetic, medications, and post-bypass care including coagulation status and de-airing the heart.
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