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Perfusion Techniques and Technology

Unit Code: HETP506

Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
1 Semester	Equivalent to 5 Hours per Week		HETP502, HETP503, (or equivalent)	Nil

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

Equivalent to 5 Hours per Week

HETP502, HETP503, (or equivalent)

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Graduate Diploma and Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion .

Aims & Objectives:

To develop a detailed understanding of perfusion techniques, and to develop a general understanding of the history & principles of perfusion technology.

Teaching Methods:

Online, CD-ROM & Internet Links, Newsgroup & Email

Assessment:

Scientific Report, Essays, Examination/Tests.

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Graduates are capable in their chosen professional areas.
Graduates operate effectively in work & community situations.
Graduates are adaptable & manage change.
Graduates are aware of environments in which they will be contributing.

Cardiovascular Perfusion Attributes

Graduates have an in-depth understanding of the physiology of the cardiovascular perfusion systems.
Graduates have the ability to apply knowledge of basic cardiovascular perfusion fundamentals.
Graduates have the ability to communicate their science knowledge to others.
Graduates have an understanding of the changing and developing role of technology in the area of cardiovascular perfusion.
Graduates have the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems.
Graduates have an understanding of the role of technology in our society.

Learning Outcomes: A detailed understanding of the perfusion techniques and of the basic design & operation of perfusion technology & equipment technologies (outlined below) leading to the ability to:

Describe the assessment stages & processes involved pre- & post-bypass;
Summarise monitoring & control of different physiological measures & parameters;
Summarise processes for calculating oxygen content & consumption, systemic & pulmonary vascular resistance;
Describe the management & safety processes in perfusion;
Describe the design & biocompatibility of perfusion equipment & techniques;
Describe perfusion equipment (hardware & disposable);
Write a scientific report.

Content:

Course content focuses on developing a detailed understanding of the techniques, basic technology & equipment involved in perfusion:

Adult perfusion.
Assessment of patients before bypass; going on & coming off bypass.
Preparations for bypass: selection of cannula, assembly of equipment, priming the oxygenator.
Monitoring, haemodilution, acid base balance, oxygen & carbon dioxide exchange, patient core temperature.
Anticoagulation, hypothermia, pressure/flow resistance, adequacy of perfusion & myocardial preservation.
Calculating oxygen content & consumption, systemic & pulmonary vascular resistance.
Management of complications & disasters, recording of data, maintenance & safety procedures.
History & principles of operation of oxygenators.
Design & efficiency of heat exchanges, oxygenators, roller pumps, haemofiltration.
Biocompatibility of equipment & techniques (eg damage to blood, organ function implications).
Sterilisation techniques of equipment.
Technical aspects of ultrafiltration.
Hardware – heart/lung machines & centrifugal pumps, roller pumps, flowmeters, blenders, heater/coolers, blood gas analysers & devices, activated clotting timers.
Disposables –oxygenators, pre-bypass, leucocyte & arterial filters, cannulae, cardioplegia sets.
Cardiovascular perfusion circuits & circuit components.

Reading Materials:

Supplementary course materials available through distance learning