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Cardiac Anesthesia Flashcards

1
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Types of Cardiac Surgical Procedures (5)

A 
CABG
Off pump (OP) CABG
minimally invasive direct (MID) CABG
valve replacement (can be done in cath lab/EP but we are talking about OR in this lecture) (congenital hearts fall here mostly)
heart transplant
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preoperative evaluation cardiac history assessment should include

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severity of disease/hemodynamic status (cath/ECHO/EKG reports)
baseline EF, high LVEDP, pHTN, valvular and congenital lesions, CHF
dysrhythmia history

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preoperative evaluation for cardiac surgeries: past surgical history specific for

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past sternotomies (scarring around heart)
leg and groin vascular surgery
previous protamine use (yes if previous open heart)

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preoperative evaluation for cardiac surgery: ask about angina presentation sx including

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nausea, fatigue, DOE, SOB

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preoperative evaluation for cardiac surgery: PMH should include (neuro)

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TIA/CVA. look for carotid dopplers and ensure they are fixed if need be before open heart surgery

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preoperative evaluation for cardiac surgery should include evaluation for these comorbid diseases

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PVD
DM
HTN
COPD
renal disease (=prepare for postop care)
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preoperative evaluation for cardiac surgery: ask about which kinds of meds?

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anticoagulants
antianginals
insulin
ACEI’s

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what questions should you ask about a previous cardiac catheterization

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how many blockages
where they are
how blocked they are
if theres any collateral flow

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what questions should you ask about the up to date echocardiogram

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EF, valve function, wall abnormalities/diskenisia, calcified aorta, atrial thrombus (no CVA!)

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what hematologic labs should be retrieved prior to cardiac surgery

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PTT, PT, baseline ACT
clotting studies, especially platelet number and functionality (TEG)
T&C as well (and PRBC’s near OR)

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what should you look for on a preop CXR for cardiac surgery

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calcified aorta, cardiomegaly, edema

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the following drugs should be continued through operative day for cardiac surgery (4)

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antiarrhythmics
CCB’s
BB’s
nitrates

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13
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how do we decrease cardiac oxygen utilization during cardiac surgery

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anesthesia, hypothermia, electrical silence/cardioplegia use, empty cardiac chambers, specifically LV (no LV distention!)

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14
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how to we maximize oxygen supply during cardiac surgery

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maximize oxygen carrying capacity and flow. check for anemia, make sure PRBC’s are avail
hemodilution and acceptable perfusion and pressure and flow decreases viscosity and promotes flow

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what does hypotension or hypertension result in during cardiac surgery

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hypotension: decreased organ perfusion
hypertension: disrupts myocardial balance

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name 3 myocardial protection strategies employed

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cardioplegia induced asystole
hypothermia
hemodilution

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how does cardioplegia induced asystole happen

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electrical and mechanical activity ceases
potassium given continuously during cross clamping
must be able to cross clamp aorta: calcifications/clots already present?
blood versus clear prime (colloid versus crystalloid versus blood prime)
hyperkalemia is an issue with renal patients (and just an issue with this procedure in general)

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18
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how does hypothermia induced during cardiac surgery effect the patient

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alters platelet function and reduces fibrin enzyme function
inhibits initiation of thrombin formation
reduced metabolic demands and increases tolerance to ischemia

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CABG order of events

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preoperative prep
monitors
lines
induction
wait
incision
drop lungs
sternotomy
surgical dissection (not super stimulating, getting heart ready for intervention)
cannulation
on bypass
off bypass
dry up: give protamine
close chest
to ICU
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20
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monitors to consider for cardiac procedures

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pulse ox (hypothermia and vascular disease may prompt you to try finger, ear lobe, nose)
TEE (in place of swan)
EKG (leads V5/II and ST segment monitoring)
temperature (foley is best)
ABP and cuff (q minute induction pressure if no aline). usually radial, sometimes femoral
CVP: mandatory
PA catheter: for patients with severe LV dysfunction, patients with profound pHTN
BIS and NIRS: put on before induction for baseline
warmer under patient and fluid warmers
OGT in and out and then insert TEE

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TEE helps diagnose underlying mechanisms ascribed to several scenarios including (8)

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evaluation of ventricular filling (preload)
estimation of CO
assessment of ventricular systolic function
assessment of ventricular diastolic function
valvular pathology
calcified aorta (important for aorta cannulation)
cardiac tamponade
atrial thrombus

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22
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TEE helps to plan case interventions including

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when to give volume 
when to start vasoactive drips
re examine graft
assessment of surgical repair
may look for air with it. can move patient around to "de air" or may do needle aspiration
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23
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contraindications to TEE include

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esophageal pathology (varices)
empty stomach before placing probe
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24
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which 2 spots are you unable to see with a TEE

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distal ascending aorta

proximal part of aortic arch

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where does the TEE probe chill for the duration of the case while not being used

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esophagus

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26
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where are PA catheters usually placed

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right IJ

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27
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what is placed after induction that a PA cath can be inserted into if needed

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cortis

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28
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right artery normal PA cath pressures

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25/10

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29
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right ventricle normal PA cath pressures

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15-30/0-8

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pulmonary artery normal PA cath pressures

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15-30/5-15

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31
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wedged normal PA cath pressures

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~18? (cant read my handwriting, lit)

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32
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complications of PA catheter (swan)

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ventricular arrhythmias
complete heart block (especially in patients with preexisting LBB)
pneumothorax (most common with subclavian approach)
unintended arterial puncture (most common acute injury)
valve damage (rare but could happen especially if balloon is not down when pulling back)
hematoma/thromboembolism
vascular injury (localized hematoma=minor and most common)
perforation of thorax leading to hemothorax
PA rupture
cardiac tamponade (most common life threatening complication of CV cannulation. If the heart room can intervene quickly versus placing in ICU)
blood stream infection (late complication)

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pre bypass hemodynamics

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keep BP within 20% of baseline pressure. heart rates between 40-80 rarer generally fine depending on the clinical situation prior to bypass

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valve repair specific recommendations: stenosis

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preload: maintain
SVR: higher normal
HR: lower normal

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valve repair specific recommendations: regurgitation

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preload: maintain
SVR: lower normal
HR: higher normal

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36
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cardiac OR set up includes

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usual AW/machine check
pacemaker (may have to pace post bypass)
gtt's
heparin and coagulation monitoring capabilities (ACT's via pump team)
emergency drugs (PAGES)
PRBC's avail in OR (~4U T&C)
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37
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cardiac OR set up drips include most commonly:

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NTG (nitrate that dilates arteries)/NTP
epinephrine/NE
phenylephrine/ephedrine
dopamine/dobutamine PRRN
antiarrhythmics (esmolol, lidocaine, magnesium post bypass, amiodarone)
insulin likely (usually a DM patient)
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38
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cardiac anesthetic drugs include

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inhalation agents
fentanyl/sufentanil
versed
propofol/etomidate/ketamine
vecuronium/rocuronium/cisatracurium
succinylcholine or rocuronium if RSI
antibiotic: cefazolin, vancomycin, clindamycin (pre and post bypass usually)
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39
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why not use pancuronium in this surgical population

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causes tachycardia/is vagolytic related to blockage of M2 receptors

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anti fibrinolytics used (2) and the need they serve during cardiac surgery

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during CPB, large amounts of circulating tPA are found and increased postop bleeding due to inappropriate fibrinolysis (dx by TEG)
drugs exist that inhibit the binding of plasminogen to fibrin, a step in the fibrinolytic pathway
to be effective, must be started before going on CPB**
TXA used more than Aminocaproic acid (ACA)

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41
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two drugs given post bypass include

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magnesium (to help with arrhythmias)

calcium chloride

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patient preparation pre induction includes

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oxygen via nasal cannula (NRB facemark if respiratory distress)
evaluate need for mild sedation (limit or avoid using versed. fentanyl can be used)
line placement: 14-18g and arterial line (typical cords and SWAN placed after induction in stable patients)
baseline ABG and baseline ACT
cross matched blood (check blood early, at least 2U)
place external defibrillation pads prior to induction
make sure team (especially perfusion team) is rolling back
may do aline in preop with topical lidocaine or pre induction

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cardiac surgery intraoperative preparation and positioning

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supine with legs padded
foam head support
arms tucked at sides and padded
check lines
prep area from sternal notch to toes (especially if harvesting saphenous vein)
foley (temp sensing)
fluid and upper body forced air warmer
rapid infuser
drips spiked and ready to go aka plugged into CVC
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induction agents: propofol specs

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used safely in patients with ischemic and valvular heart disease
biggest challenge is HoTN

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induction agents: etomidate specs

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may be less likely to cause HoTN than propofol

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induction agents: ketamine specs

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CV effects are advantageous

biggest challenge is CV stimulation

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47
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avoid which drug during induction and on CPB?

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N2O

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48
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volatile anesthetics in relation to cardiac surgery

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produce dose dependent global cardiac depression
negative effects of volatile anesthetics are due to alterations in intracellular calcium
sensitizes myocardium to effects of EPI in varying degrees
may prevent or facilitate atrial or ventricular arrhythmias during myocardial ischemia or infarction
produce weak coronary artery dilation and depress baroreceptor reflex control of arterial pressure
may be turning off your vaporizer: perfusionist has vaporizer on bypass machine
preconditions CV for ischemia
helps with amnesia/recall

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49
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induction during cardiac surgery: how to give these drugs

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proceed slowly/give slower and allow the slow circulation time to work as well

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common induction medication combinations include

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propofol and etomidate or
increased narcotic like 5-10cc of fentanyl and ~50mg of propofol
(can do high or low dose narcotic technique for induction aka alot of prop or alot of fent)

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induction plan: airway

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if you anticipate a difficult airway, do not hesitate to do an awake intubation. a well planned, well topicalized patient provides the smoothest induction

52
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induction plan: post induction plan

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CVC if not placed pre op, OG then TEE. tuck arms carefully

53
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pre incision HoTN considerations

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its due to lack of stimulation
systemic pressure support
risks involved with vasoconstrictors
recall rare at this point, unless severe HoTN occurs n the face of purely opioid technique

54
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incision to bypass

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intense surgical stimuli
HTN can happen (deepen anesthetic, vasoactive agents like NTG or NTP)
heralding of heart by surgeon
bleeding can be signficiant
ID and localize ischemia
drop lungs for sternotomy (DC from circuit completely)
arterial and saphenous veins are usually harvested

55
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what to do with your anesthetic before they open the chest

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turn your pressors off and your agent up

56
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heparin MOA

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binds to antithrombin III and potentiates natural anticoagulant properties

57
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pre bypass heparinization dosing and route of administration

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300-400units/kg, wait 3-5 minutes before ACT

via CVP or directly into RA

58
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normal ACT

A

<130 seconds (80-120)

59
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ACT goal

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<400-450

60
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what can heparinization do to SVR and BP

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can decrease them by 10-20%

61
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what to do if patient has antithrombin III deficiency

A

FFP or thrombate III can be given

62
Q

pre bypass before canalization of anything, what has to happen?

A

heparinization with an ACT >400

63
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pre bypass post heparinization cannulation or aorta (arterial) and RA (venous) anesthetic considerations

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must drop patients BP for aortic cannulation
BP might drop and/or arrhythmias can occur while placing venous cannula
perfusionist can give fluids via the arterial line

64
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what do you cannulate for retrograde cardioplegia and side effects of this

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coronary sinus, can have similar effects as cannulation of aorta and RA (drop BP/arrhythmias)

65
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what to pre medicate the patient with before cannulization

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midazolam and fentanyl

66
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frequently encountered problems pre bypass include (5)

A

arrhythmias (may be from cannulation or may be first sign of MI)
HTN (esp during aortic cannulation)
HoTN (can give volume via aortic line/pump)
heart failure
bleeding (sternotomy lacerates RV or aorta)

67
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transitioning to CPB: steps

A

pay attention, surgeon will say to go on bypass
perfusionist opens venous clamp>blood drains passively into venous reservoir, immediately begins to cool patient
arterial trace goes flat but ECG still presnt
pull back PAC 2-3cm
look at head for swelling
check pupils and BIS
stop ventilator once heart is empty

68
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HIT platelet count, what to test for before procedure, what you can use in place of heparin

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100,000
look for antibodies before procedure
can use bivalrudin

69
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what does ACT have to be before going on bypass

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> 400

70
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where are cannulas placed

A

aorta first (taken out last, can give fluid through this “arterial bypass line”)
right atrium
cardioplegia catheter (anterograde or retrograde)
ven in left ventricle

71
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before cannulation, what should you do and what will you expect?

A

must drop BP to SBP <90 (to decrease risk of dissection. can give NTG or nipride to achieve this)
medicate patient with midazolam and fentanyl
BP might drop and/or arrhythmias can occur while placing venous cannula

72
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frequently encountered problems pre bypass

A

arrhythmias (usually r/t cardiac manipulation and cannulation. can be first sign of ischemia, monitor ST segment)
HTN: esp during aortic cannulation
HoTN: volume can be given through aortic line via pump
heart failure
bleeding: sternotomy lacerates RV or aorta
too cold before bypass: fibrillation and swelling of left ventricle

73
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hemodilution and pump prime: how much fluid is primed in CPB machine for adults

A

1500-2500mL of balanced electrolyte solution

74
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what can you add to the prime solution and what are the benefits

A

albumin, heparin, mannitol, NaHCO3- to increase osmolality, reduce edema, promote diuresis

75
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what occurs when patient is on pump and therefore what is acceptable

A

hemodilution and decrease in oxygen carrying capacity. therefore, HCT ~20% typically acceptable

76
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hemodilution is associated with (3)

A

decreased viscosity
decreased SVR
promotes BF to tissues

77
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how is cardioplegia induced (2 factors)

A
  1. cool to 4 degrees celsius

2. K containing solution (depolarizes heart)

78
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what happens to the heart at 25-30 degrees celsius

A

vfib

79
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elements of cardioplegic solution

A 
KCl 26mEq
Glucose 43.9gm/L
mannitol 12.5gm/L
sodium bicarbonate 2.67mEq/L
solumedrol 1gm/L
normosol-R "vehicle"
pH 7.6
osmolality 480mOsm/kg H2O
80
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issues related to CPB

A

HoTN related to decreased SVR
renal ischemia from hypo perfusion and/or hemodilution
CVA from thrombus in CPB system (clot or foreign object)
air emboli introduced into CPB system
thrombocytopenia
increased inflammatory response
(CPB issues may not happen to everyone but team needs to be hyper vigilant to detect and intervene early)

81
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cardiac surgery inflammatory response

A

place holder

82
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cardiac surgery inflammatory response

A

place holder

83
Q

biggest culprit to cerebral compromise and how to avert it

A

emboli (hypothermia, blood gas management, adequate BP, cerebral oximetry)

84
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coronary anastamosis

A

place holde

85
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re warming begins

A

prior to aortic cross clamp removal or
begins with last distal anastomosis in angioplasty or
begins when all valve sutures are in and knots are being tied down

86
Q

preparation for coming off of bypass includes a core temperature above

A

35c (eventual target is 37)

87
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preparation for coming off of bypass includes correcting

A

K first!
then ABG
then HCT

88
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what to do before cross clamp is removed (lungs)

A

inflate (de airing maneuvers) ?

89
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what is the sequence of events after cross clamp is removed to facilitate coming off of bypass

A

defibrillation
heart rate: paced or SR at sufficient rate (80-90BPM)
rhythm: av paced or v paced (need adequate rate around 90, will turn pacing down later in ICU)

90
Q

venous return line intervention by perfusionist to facilitate coming off of bypass

A

clamped slowly
perfusionist will begin to turn down flows and allow RA to fill.
look for PA and aline pressures to increases

91
Q

when are you officially off of bypass?

A

when pump comes off and venous cannula is clamped

92
Q

after coming off bypass, watch CO via

A

watching TEE for LV failure, monitor PA and arterial line pressures

93
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post bypass, what to monitor for increased O2 demand or decreased O2 delivery

A

SvO2

94
Q

what to do for a patient freshly off of bypass intraoperatively if they are shivering

A

give muscle relaxant

95
Q

what to do for the patient freshly off of CPB intraoperatively: airway consideration

A

turn on the vent hoe

96
Q

when cross clamp is coming off, what can paradoxically occur

A

myocardial damage can occur and limit the extent of recovery

97
Q

complications of aortic cross clamp may include (3)

A

hemorrhage (at cannulation site), dislodgment of atheromas (clots) and aortic dissection

98
Q

how many joules to defibrillate a patient during cardiac surgery (open chest, direct contact)

A

10-30 joules

99
Q

what to look at when coming off bypass to monitor contractility

A

look at TEE (volume, wall motion, valve function)
how is it filling?
is it vigorously beating?
needs adequate contractility to come off CPB

100
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coming off bypass: systemic and PA pressure

A

what is the systemic pressure in relation to PA pressure

101
Q

coming off bypass: protamine dosing

A

give slowly

1mg/100U of protamine given

102
Q

when chest is closed, what can occur

A

tamponade scenario. then you will have to re open

103
Q

post CPB challenges (6)

A 
recall and neurocognitive changes
bleeding
organ hypo perfusion
non pulsatile BF, embolie, thrombi
systemic inflammation response
residual hypothermia
104
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post CBP challenges: bleeding. what contributes to this challenge?

A 
loss of clotting factors
fibrinolysis
thrombocytopenia
surgical blood loss
transfusion rreaction
vessel trauma
metabolic byproducts
105
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reperfusion interventions

A

spend time “paying back” by re perfusing the empty heart at adequate perfusion pressure (typically takes 20-30m)
allows heart time to recovery by washing out metabolic by products
correct metabolic abmormalities

106
Q

if it was an exceptionally long cross clamp time, consider

A

IABP

107
Q

protamine is composed of

A

multiple low molecular weight proteins derived from salmon sperm

108
Q

MOA of protamine

A

neutralize and reverse effects of heparin. unable to therefore form a complex with ATIII

109
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why do we give protamine slowly

A

can cause pHTN and right HF

110
Q

half life of protamine

A

30-60 minutes, shorter than herpain

111
Q

what type of allergic reactions can protamine be responsible for

A

type 1 and II (histamine releasing)

112
Q

what kind of line can you give protamine through

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give slowly via peripheral vein

113
Q

does protamine have anti coagulant effevts

A

yes but they are not seen unless you give 2-3x the reversal dose

114
Q

what do you need during transport of this patient to the ICU

A

Bambu bag, oxygen tank
monitors: EKG, arterial line, ECG
emergency drugs
keep surgical table sterile until out of room
after moving to bed, recheck breath sounds
transport assistance is needed in the form of a surgeon, anesthesiologist, or another CRNA

115
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in the ICU, remember to:

A

attach to ventilator and re check breath sounds. make sure patient is being ventilated.

116
Q

what can you expect during cannulation of the coronary sinus for retrograde cardioplegia

A

the same side effects as cannulation of the aorta (arterial) and RA (venous). decreased BP, arrhythmias can occur.

117
Q

while transitioning to CPB post cannulation, what medications would you anticipate administering or stopping

A

NMB to stop shivering
versed to provide amnesia
stop fluids

118
Q

what should your mixed venous saturation be on bypass?

A

70-80%

119
Q

what does it mean if your mixed venous saturation drops while on bypass

A

metabolic rate could be increasing, consider muscle relaxant

120
Q

where should your MAP be on pump?

A

65-70

if increasing, talk to perfusionist who controls pressors/dilators

121
Q

where can your MAP be while on pump for a valve repair?

A

MAP 50-60 is fine because valves aren’t grafts and therefore this isn’t an oxygenation problem to the heart

122
Q

if you had a big change in pump flow on your monitor (LPM), what would you consider

A

a cannula malfunction

123
Q

if you had a CVP higher than 0-5mmHg while on pump, what would you consider

A

a kink in the lines

124
Q

what is the usual pump flow L/min and ml/kg on bypass that the perfusionist maintains

A

2.5-3L/min

50-60mL/kg

125
Q

what would you anticipate happening to your arterial line flow tracing when CPB is just starting or at partial or weaning process

A

your arterial line trace will diminish

126
Q

what would you anticipate happening to your arterial line trace at full CPB flow?

A

arterial line waveform will be gone

127
Q

if the head is swelling during transition to CPB,

A

venous catheter could be improperly placed

N934 Adv Principles Fa 21 (23 decks)

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