Instrumentation in Cardiac Surgery Flashcards
The scrub nurse hands the surgeon this instrument… what will he do next?
Incise the skin
The surgeon has this device in hand… What’s coming next?
Open sternum
(Sternal saw)
PA is holding this instrument. What is he going to do next?
Harvest saphenous vein
2 distal anastomoses (ITA/SVG)
1 proximal anastomosis (ITA)
What will this be used for?
Spread Sternum
“Retractor”
The surgeon positions this retractor. What is he going to do next?
Take down ITA
The surgeon says “purse string…” What is he going to do?
Prepare aorta for cannulation
The surgeon has this instrument. What is next?
Make stab wound for arterial cannula
What is this instrument called and what is it used for?
Allis or babcock forcep
Prepare atrial appendage for cannulation
The surgeon is preparing atrial appendage for cannulation. Scrub should hand surgeon this cannula?
Yes.
The surgeon is preparing for atrial appendage for cannulation. Should scrub hand surgeon this cannula?
Aortic root cannula
Yes, this is appropriate.
What is this port used for? (Arrow)
Cardioplegia
What will this be used for?
Cross clamp the aorta
Flow comes down: 1 L/min (some all the way off)
Which cannula can be used for cardioplegia?
Both.
What will this be used for?
Anastomosing LITA to LAD
Fine needleholder- microsurgery
The surgeon completed distal anastomoses of LITA graft. He is handed this instrument. What will he be doing?
Preparing aorta for proximal anastomosis
Medtronic Aortic Punch- “Handcock” punch a hold in the aorta