CVP - 640 Principles and Practices of Cardiopulmonary Bypass with Simulation

This course prepares the student for their perfusion practicum courses. The principles of extracorporeal circulation will be presented in lecture and applied during simulation and laboratory experiences. Students will prepare specific care plans for patient bypass procedures. Performance standards evaluated include: pre-bypass assessment of the patient’s hemodynamics and readiness for bypass, the institution and management of cardiopulmonary bypass, anticoagulation status, system and patient monitoring, as well as procedural awareness. Each experience will conclude with a de-briefing to allow progress thru the stages of learning. Prerequisite: CVP-622. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4