The cardiac OR can be a daunting place for any medical student or resident who finds themself on a cardiac surgery rotation. Have no fear, this Cardiac Surgery Crash Course is a short series focused on high-yield topics to help introduce students and residents to cardiac surgery prior to or during a cardiac surgery rotation. In this episode join Dr. Nick Teman and our education fellow Dr. Jessica Millar as they break down the principles of cardiopulmonary bypass. 

If you have any suggestions or requests for this series, please feel free to reach out to us by email: 

Jessica Millar: millarje@med.umich.edu

Helpful Images: 

Cannula Insertion for Cardiopulmonary Bypass
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=CARD%2F97188

Cardiopulmonary Bypass Machine
https://www.ebme.co.uk/images/arts/cpb/cardiopulmonary-bypass-machine-2.jpg

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