Table 27. Checklist for removal of venous cannulae.
Confirm the following |
Hemodynamics: clinical, TEE and needle pressure measurements |
Hemofiltration: modified if practiced |
Hemostasis |
Note |
(I) Remove the cannula that is more likely to cause trouble some bleeding first (easier to manage as patient is still on CPB) |
(II) Always leave at least one purse string without tying until completion of protaminization |
TEE, transesophageal echocardiogram; CPB, cardiopulmonary bypass.