This is the first session in a teaching series titled Basics of Cardio-thoracic Surgery. The series would provide medical students and junior doctors with an interest with cardiothoracic surgery with a in depth understanding of the basic principles of cardiothoracic surgery.

This session on cardiopulmonary bypass will provide you with the physiological knowledge associated with placing patients on bypass during cardiac procedures.

Summary

This session on cardiopulmonary bypass will provide you with the physiological knowledge associated with placing patients on bypass during cardiac procedures.

Learning objectives

At the end of the session, learners should be able to

Describe the process of going on cardiopulmonary bypass
Identify the different parts of the cardiopulmonary bypass machine
Explain the physiological changes that occur while patient is on bypass
List the complications of cardiopulmonary bypass

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