Poll Archive Date: 09/01/2017 - 09/30/2017 Poll Results: What modes of neurocognitive monitoring for cardiopulmonary bypass cases are used on a routine basis at your institution? a) transcranial doppler - ( 1 vote ) b) near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) - ( 174 votes ) c) jugular venous O2 saturation - ( 1 vote ) d) no neurocognitive monitors are used - ( 12 votes ) e) more than one of the above modalities are used in combination - ( 7 votes ) Date: 10/01/2017 - 10/31/2017 Poll Results: In order to place an upper extremity arterial line in a child less than 5 kg without umbilical arterial access, what method do you utilize for the FIRST ATTEMPT: A. Palpation - ( 87 votes ) B. Ultrasound - ( 193 votes ) C. Cut-down by anesthesia - ( 3 votes ) D. Cut-down by surgery staff - ( 10 votes ) E. Doppler - ( 6 votes ) Date: 11/01/2017 - 11/30/2017 Poll Results: Which of the following would you consider placing in the operating room for a neonate less than 1 week of age presenting for cardiac surgery? A. Umbilical Artery Catheter (UAC) only - ( 6 votes ) B. Umbilical Venous Catheter (UVC) only - ( 5 votes ) C. Both UAC and UVC - ( 40 votes ) D. Neither - ( 145 votes ) Date: 12/01/2017 - 12/31/2017 Poll Results: Do you continue the infusion of antifibrinolytic agents DURING periods of reduced or no flow associated with circulatory arrest or antegrade cerebral perfusion? A. Yes - ( 91 votes ) B. No - ( 37 votes ) C. Yes, at a reduced rate - ( 4 votes ) D. Antifibrinolytics are not used in these cases - ( 13 votes ) Date: 01/01/2018 - 01/31/2018 Poll Results: Do you use protamine to reverse unfractionated heparin anticoagulation in the catheterization laboratory? A. Always - ( 14 votes ) B. Never - ( 92 votes ) C. Based on the ACT level - ( 128 votes ) Date: 02/01/2018 - 02/28/2018 Poll Results: For neonates undergoing the Stage 1 Norwood Procedure, what is your PRIMARY method for anesthetic maintenance: A. Volatile agent - ( 79 votes ) B. Narcotics - ( 172 votes ) C. Ketamine - ( 9 votes ) D. Dexmedetomidine - ( 6 votes ) E. Other - ( 6 votes ) Date: 03/01/2018 - 03/31/2018 Poll Results: The most common inotrope I use for prevention of low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) in infants is: A. Milrinone - ( 79 votes ) B. Epinephrine - ( 56 votes ) C. Dopamine - ( 25 votes ) D. A combination of the above - ( 156 votes ) E. None of the above - ( 4 votes ) Date: 04/01/2018 - 04/30/2018 Poll Results: What is your practice for infants undergoing a pre-Glenn hemodynamic catheterization? a) natural airway, with or without nasal cannula - ( 13 votes ) b) LMA, spontaneous ventilation - ( 26 votes ) c) ETT, spontaneous ventilation - ( 28 votes ) d) ETT, controlled ventilation - ( 198 votes ) Date: 05/01/2018 - 05/31/2018 Poll Results: In patients with congenital heart disease scheduled for noncardiac surgery, do you hold the dose of diuretic medications the morning of surgery? A. Always - ( 73 votes ) B. Sometimes - ( 151 votes ) C. Never - ( 66 votes ) Date: 06/01/2018 - 06/30/2018 Poll Results: In neonates with congenital heart disease scheduled for cardiac repair, in your current practice do you perform nasal intubations as long as there is not an immediate contraindication? A. Always - ( 70 votes ) B. Sometimes - ( 52 votes ) C. Never - ( 134 votes ) « Previous 1 … 6 7 8 9 10 11 Next »