Aorta/Arch Flashcards
1
Q
Most common etiology for arch repair (2)
A
1) isolated aneurysm
2) old type A s/p repair w/ enlarging arch
2
Q
Cerebral protection for arch work
A
sACP via R ax cannulation
3
Q
At what temp can you dissect head vessels
A
26C
4
Q
What is the sACP flow rate during circ arrest
A
10cc/kg
5
Q
What did you forget if you are underwater after starting sACP
A
need to clamp the left common carotid
6
Q
alternatives for sACP is axillary is bad
A
1) Direct cannulation of innominate
2) pruit (balloon catheter)
7
Q
What do you do if arch distal to LSA is still big
A
ET or FET
8
Q
After distal arch anastamosis is done, what areas are you flowing
A
systemic and sACP
