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Poll Archive

Date: 04/01/2015 - 04/30/2015

Poll Results:
in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. The patient underwent a Norwood procedure 24 hours ago and is considered to be ready for chest closure. The patient is receiving cefazolin around the clock for antibiotic coverage. The last dose of antibiotic was given 1 ½ hours ago. Would you, prior to surgical incision:

Date: 06/01/2015 - 06/30/2015

Poll Results:
who is s/p Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt now coming for a complete repair with a Right Ventricle-Pulmonary Artery conduit. On bypass, the patient receives a total of 2 units of Packed Red Blood Cells and 1 unit of Fresh Frozen Plasma. A Fibrinogen level drawn while on bypass reveals a level of 180 mg/dL. As you are preparing for separation from bypass would you, in addition to platelets, order the following to the operating room?

Date: 07/01/2015 - 07/31/2015

Poll Results:
In March 2015, propofol was added to the CredibleMeds list of drugs with potential to cause Torsades de pointes. A 14yo patient with prolonged QT interval presents for an appendectomy. Would you avoid propofol in this patient?

Date: 09/01/2015 - 09/30/2015

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What is your usual anesthetic plan for a routine cardiac catheterization in a 7 years old presenting for annual myocardial biopsy after transplant two years ago?

Date: 10/01/2015 - 10/31/2015

Poll Results:
Where is your preferred insertion site for a central venous catheter in a child presenting for a Bidirectional Glenn procedure?

Date: 11/01/2015 - 11/30/2015

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What is the oxygenation strategy during cardiopulmonary bypass at your institution?

Date: 12/01/2015 - 12/31/2015

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What is your first option for monitoring of coagulation after protamine administration in a bleeding child following cardiopulmonary bypass?

Date: 01/01/2016 - 01/31/2016

Poll Results:
Who is responsible for obtaining consent for a Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) done during a cardiac surgical procedure?

Date: 02/01/2016 - 02/29/2016

Poll Results:
A 3kg neonate undergoing a coarctation repair off bypass, via a thoracotomy incision. What is your preferred method for postoperative pain control?

Date: 03/01/2016 - 03/31/2016

Poll Results:
A 3-kg neonate diagnosed with D-Transposition of the great arteries presents for an arterial switch operation. What is your strategy for venous access pre-CPB?
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CCAS 2026 Annual Meeting

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