Question 1
What is the recommended activated clotting time (ACT) goal prior to initiation of full cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) after heparinization?
Correct Answer:
Greater than 400 seconds
Question 2
A 68-year-old male is undergoing CABG. After a heparin dose of 350 U/kg, the ACT remains at 320 seconds. What is the most likely explanation?
Correct Answer:
Antithrombin III deficiency
Question 3
What is the standard dose of protamine used to reverse heparin after cardiopulmonary bypass?
Correct Answer:
1 mg protamine per 100 units heparin
Question 4
A patient with a known history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) requires emergent CABG. Which anticoagulant is most appropriate for CPB?
Correct Answer:
Bivalirudin
Question 5
Which of the following best describes del Nido cardioplegia compared to traditional blood cardioplegia?
Correct Answer:
Del Nido provides a longer single-dose arrest period (~90 minutes) using crystalloid with lidocaine and magnesium
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