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An atrial Septostomy is performed in the setting of ECMO when there is a concern that Left Atrium pressures are high due to the | An atrial Septostomy is performed in the setting of ECMO when there is a concern that Left Atrium pressures are high due to the ECMO flow. Generally done in the setting of ECMO. It can be a stand alone procedure if not performed when ECMO is initiated. | ||
ECHO guided transeptal puncture. | ECHO guided transeptal puncture. | ||
Revision as of 22:37, 31 October 2019
An atrial Septostomy is performed in the setting of ECMO when there is a concern that Left Atrium pressures are high due to the ECMO flow. Generally done in the setting of ECMO. It can be a stand alone procedure if not performed when ECMO is initiated.
ECHO guided transeptal puncture.
Equipment:
Open
- Amplatz Super Stiff 1cm
- Cordis 260J
- 5fr. MPA2
- 8.5fr. SL1
- Manifold to measure LA pressure
- SHEATH*
Standby
- 0.32 x 260J
- Amplatz Extra Stiff
Baylis Setup:
Open
- Baylis generator
- Baylis Large curve needle
- Baylis cable
- Grounding Pad
Balloon size determined by MD.
*Sheath size determined by balloon. Balloon volume listed on Structural Heart Cart.
Approved: MD initials MM/YY
