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Cardio-thoracic
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04/28/2010

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Term
Which chamber of the heart does the most work?
Definition
left ventricle
Term
What is the inner layer of the heart called?
Definition
endocardium
Term
What is the middle layer of the heart?
Definition
myocardium
Term
What is the outer layer of the heart?
Definition
epicardium
Term
Name the 4 heart valves.
Definition
1. tricuspid
2. bicuspid (mitral)
3. pulmonary
4. aortic
Term
What are PVCs?
Definition
premature ventricular contractions
Term
What drug controls PVCs?
Definition
1% xylocaine
Term
What is bradycardia?
Definition
below 60 bpm
Term
What is tachycardia?
Definition
above 100 bpm
Term
What heart valve is most often replaced?
Definition
aortic valve
Term
What is cardioplegia?
Definition
a drug that stops the heart
Term
What fluid cannot be on the field during a cardiac procedure?
Definition
water
Term
What is PDA?
Definition
patent ductus arteriosis
Term
What heart procedure does not require the heart-lung machine?
Definition
patent ductus arteriosis
Term
What are the 2 types of heart transplants?
Definition
orthotopic and heterotopic
Term
How many lobes are in the right lung?
Definition
3
Term
How many lobes are on the left lung?
Definition
2
Term
How many ribs are there?
Definition
12: 7 true, 3 false, & 2 floating
Term
What do call the collapsing of a lung?
Definition
atelectasis
Term
What type of scope does not require lubricant?
Definition
broncoscopy
Term
Describe the prep for a thoracotomy?
Definition
nipples to shoulder, axilla to iliac crest
Term
What is atresia?
Definition
no opening
Term
What is another name for the aortic valve?
Definition
semi-lunar valve
Term
What veins and arteries can be used for a CABG?
Definition
saphenous vein, radial artery, or internal mammory
Term
What kind of suture is used on a CABG graft?
Definition
6-0 or 7-0 prolene
Term
What node is the pacemaker of the heart?
Definition
SA node
Term
What organs are contained in the mediastinum?
Definition
the heart, large vessels, bronchi, trachea, and esophagus
Term
What is the outer layer of the lung?
Definition
parietal pleura
Term
What is the middle layer of the lung?
Definition
intrapleural space
Term
What is the inner layer of the lung?
Definition
visceral pleura
Term
What materials can tube and patch grafts be made of?
Definition
teflon, dacron, or PTFE
Term
What is another name for pigeon chest?
Definition
pectus carinatum
Term
What is the term for a sucken chest?
Definition
pectus excavatum
Term
What is VSD?
Definition
ventricular septum defect
Term
What is ASD?
Definition
atrial septum defect
Term
What is the term for "blue baby syndrome"?
Definition
Tetrology of Fallot (4 different structural defects)
Term
What do call the opening in the heart between the right and left atrium that closes before birth?
Definition
foramen ovale
Term
What are the average chest tube sizes for adults?
Definition
28-36 french
Term
What is the smallest size of a chest tube? (for pediatrics)
Definition
16 french
Term
What is the purpose of a Pleuro-Vac (chest drain)?
Definition
keep negative pressure in the pleural cavity
Term
What are the 2 most important things to remember when dealing with a Pleuro-Vac?
Definition
1. keep in below the level of the patient
2. have a clamp available should it disconnect
Term
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Definition
Finochetti rib spreader
Term
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Definition
Duval clamp
Term
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Definition
Doyen elevator
Term
[image]
Definition
Davidson Scapula  Retractor
Term
[image]
Definition
Baileys Rib Approximator
Term
[image]
Definition
(Right) Ankeney Retractor
Term
[image]
Definition
Allison Retractor
Term
[image]
Definition
Alexander Rib Rasp & Matson Elevator
Term
What do call fluid that compresses the heart?
Definition
cardiac tamponade
Term
How many cannulas are used for the heart-lung machine, and where do they go?
Definition
2: 1 in an artery and 1 in a vein
Term
What is a flail chest?
Definition
a broken rib or collapsed lung
Term
What procedure is done at the end stages of heart disease?
Definition
the Batista procedure
Term
What is calcium chloride?
Definition
a metabolic acidosis
Term
What does nitroglycerine do?
Definition
dilates the coronary arteries
Term
How many large vessels break off from the aorta?
Definition
3: brachiocephalic, common carotid, and subclavian
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