Perfusion Principles and Circuit Safety

CPB 101 delves into the physiological basis and practical application of extracorporeal support systems. Students will explore components such as pumps, oxygenators, heat exchangers, and filters, learning their individual functions and integrated performance within a circuit. Emphasis is placed on understanding flow dynamics, gas exchange, temperature management, and anticoagulation strategies. Critical safety aspects, including alarm management, troubleshooting common issues, and emergency procedures, are integrated throughout the curriculum. The course prepares students for their vital role in maintaining equipment integrity and contributing to optimal patient outcomes by ensuring circuit reliability and safety. Practical skills development is a cornerstone of this introductory course.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to Extracorporeal Life Support & Professional Responsibilitieslecture

02Lesson 2: Basic Physiology of Circulation and Respirationlecture

03Lesson 3: Anticoagulation & Hemostasis Management in Extracorporeal Circuitslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Circuit Component Identification & Assembly Fundamentalslab

05Lesson 5: Principles of Blood Pumps & Flow Dynamicslecture

06Lesson 6: Oxygenator & Heat Exchanger Technologylecture

07Lesson 7: Hemofiltration & Filtration Techniques in CPB/ECMOlecture

08Hands-on Lab: Pump Operation, Flow Measurement & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 9: Monitoring & Alarm Systems in Extracorporeal Supportlecture

10Lesson 10: Prime Solutions, Volume Management & Transfusion Considerationslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Oxygenator & Heat Exchanger Performance Testinglab

12Lesson 12: Safety Protocols, Emergency Procedures & Troubleshooting Common Faultslecture

13Lesson 13: Introduction to Cannulation Strategies & Circuit Initiation/Terminationlecture

14Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Circuit Assembly, Priming & Simulated Operationassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Extracorporeal Life Support & Professional Responsibilities","Week 2: Lesson 2: Basic Physiology of Circulation and Respiration","Week 3: Lesson 3: Anticoagulation & Hemostasis Management in Extracorporeal Circuits","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Circuit Component Identification & Assembly Fundamentals","Week 5: Lesson 5: Principles of Blood Pumps & Flow Dynamics","Week 6: Lesson 6: Oxygenator & Heat Exchanger Technology","Week 7: Lesson 7: Hemofiltration & Filtration Techniques in CPB/ECMO","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Pump Operation, Flow Measurement & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Monitoring & Alarm Systems in Extracorporeal Support","Week 10: Lesson 10: Prime Solutions, Volume Management & Transfusion Considerations","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Oxygenator & Heat Exchanger Performance Testing","Week 12: Lesson 12: Safety Protocols, Emergency Procedures & Troubleshooting Common Faults","Week 13: Lesson 13: Introduction to Cannulation Strategies & Circuit Initiation/Termination","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Circuit Assembly, Priming & Simulated Operation"]