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Heparin is given to address ______ concerns
Heparin is given to address ______ concerns
safety
The activated clotting time (ACT) should be greater than ______ seconds
The activated clotting time (ACT) should be greater than ______ seconds
400
The ______ cannula is correctly placed and a pulsatile swing is observed on the anaeroid pressure gauge
The ______ cannula is correctly placed and a pulsatile swing is observed on the anaeroid pressure gauge
arterial
The venous reservoir has a safe level of ______ and additional fluid is available to add
The venous reservoir has a safe level of ______ and additional fluid is available to add
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The sweep rate is usually set to ______ l/min for the patient
The sweep rate is usually set to ______ l/min for the patient
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The vasopressors are ______ and available during the procedure
The vasopressors are ______ and available during the procedure
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Failure to maintain adequate ______ during CPB can lead to clotting.
Failure to maintain adequate ______ during CPB can lead to clotting.
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Inadequate ______ despite adequate sweep gas delivery and pump flow can cause poor blood gasses.
Inadequate ______ despite adequate sweep gas delivery and pump flow can cause poor blood gasses.
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The dose of heparin required for CPB is usually ______ mg/kg.
The dose of heparin required for CPB is usually ______ mg/kg.
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Clotting within the circuit may occur due to ______ of the anticoagulation protocols.
Clotting within the circuit may occur due to ______ of the anticoagulation protocols.
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The patient's height and weight are essential to calculate the ______ surface area.
The patient's height and weight are essential to calculate the ______ surface area.
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The adequate ______ is crucial to prevent clotting and other complications during CPB.
The adequate ______ is crucial to prevent clotting and other complications during CPB.
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The predicted HCT is required to be calculated on the initiation of ______.
The predicted HCT is required to be calculated on the initiation of ______.
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One of the complications of inadequate ______ is the formation of clots within the circuit.
One of the complications of inadequate ______ is the formation of clots within the circuit.
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The pre-bypass checklist includes checking the ______ connections: flow verified.
The pre-bypass checklist includes checking the ______ connections: flow verified.
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The occlusion set should be checked for ______ mmHg and ______ cmH20/min.
The occlusion set should be checked for ______ mmHg and ______ cmH20/min.
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The cardiotomy reservoir should be ______ before starting CPB.
The cardiotomy reservoir should be ______ before starting CPB.
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