BLOOD PUMPS

NAME
MARIA PAULA MENDEZ ROMERO

CODE
01200021063

HEART INSTITUTE

UNIVERSITY OF SANTANDER
BUCARAMANGA SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION
2023
The article focuses on the function and components of cardiopulmonary bypass
(CPB) in cardiovascular surgery. CEC diverts blood away from the heart and lungs
to allow for heart surgery, temporarily taking over from the lungs and heart.
Normally, blood is drained through cannulas from the superior and inferior vena
cava into a pulmonary machine, where it is pumped back into the systemic arterial
system through a cannula in the ascending aorta.

The text also mentions the need to cool and rewarm the patient during the
procedure, which requires a heat exchanger in the oxygenator. In addition, the
option of peripheral cannulation when central cannulation is not possible is
discussed, and other components of the extracorporeal circulation machine are
detailed, such as suction devices, reservoirs, cardioplegia and coronary perfusion
delivery systems, and gas sources.

QUESTIONS:
What is the main function of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in
cardiovascular surgery?
a) pump blood to the heart
b) supply oxygen to the lungs
c) Temporarily divert blood away from the heart and lungs
d) Deliver medication to the heart
What component of the heart-lung machine is used to maintain the patient's
blood temperature during surgery?
a) Oxygenator
b) Heat exchanger
c) arterial cannula
d) Venous reservoir
In what situations can peripheral cannulation be used in cardiac surgery
instead of central cannulation?
a) Whenever cardiac surgery is performed
b) Only in cases of aortic surgery
c) In emergency situations and aortic surgery
d) Peripheral cannulation is never used
What is the main purpose of a venous reservoir in the extracorporeal
circulation system?
a) Regulate blood flow to the heart
b) Storing medication for the patient
c) Serve as a source of fluid for transfusions
d) Cool the patient's blood