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Tazate

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What describes the use of solution delivered through a catheter during cardiac surgery?
 
  a. MRI
  b. Defibrillator
  c. Argon beam coagulator
  d. Cardioplegia

Question 2

Which is a benefit of hypothermia during an intracardiac or coronary artery procedure?
 
  a. Increased need for oxygen
  b. Decreased surgical operating costs
  c. Increased cellular metabolism
  d. Decreased systemic metabolic needs



jessicaduplan

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Cardioplegia uses special solutions with other techniques to perfuse fluid into the coronary circulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Hypothermia reduces systemic metabolic needs and oxygen requirements, it exerts a protective effect during CPB, and it decreases the intracellular metabolism, which allows tissues to tolerate decreased perfusion.



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