Pre-Bypass includes (6)
Pre-Bypass Checklist=
Checklist that is completed prior to handing up the lines (most of it)
-Usually has a component to complete once lines are up at the field just prior to initiation of bypass
Pre-Bypass Checklist section-
Patient
Chart reviewed
Procedure verified
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Sterility
Checked for package integrity/ expiration date Heat exchanger(s) leak tested
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Pump
Speed controls operational
Roller heads smooth and quiet
Occlusions set
Flow meter in correct direction/ calibrated
Flow rate indicator correct for patient and tubing size
Holders secure
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Electrical
Power cords securely connected
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Gas Supply
Gas line securely connected
Blender functional
Hoses leak-free
Gas exhaust is unobstructed
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Lines/Pump Tubing
Connections secure Tubing direction traced and correct No kinks noted One way valve(s) in correct direction Debubbled/leak-free Patency of arterial line/ cannula verified
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Cardioplegia
Solution(s) checked
System debubbled/ leak-free
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Safety Mechanisms
Alarms operational and engaged
Arterial filter/ bubble trap debubbled
Cardiotomy reservoir vented
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Monitoring
Temperature probes in place and calibrated
Pump pressure monitors calibrated
In-line and/or online sensors calibrated
Oxygen analyzer calibrated
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Temperature control
Water source connected and functional
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Supplies
Tubing clamps available Drugs available and properly labeled Solutions available Blood available Sampling syringes/laboratory tubes available
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Anticoagulation
Heparin time and dose verified
Anticoagulation tested and reported
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Backup
Hand cranks available
Emergency lighting available
Duplicate circuit components available
Preparing to Initiate – Handing up lines=
Preparing to Initiate - Heparin=
Heparin is given
Once heparin is in, surgeon will put in
purse string sutures
Arterial Cannulation=
After arterial cannula is placed=
After arterial cannula placement is secure=
Immediately pre-bypass=
Initiation of Bypass=
Initiation of bypass once clamp is removed from venous line=