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===Equipment:===
===Equipment:===
====Open====
====Open:====
*Amplatz Super Stiff 1cm
*Amplatz Super Stiff 1cm
*.032 x 260J
*.032 x 260J
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====Standby====
====Standby:====
*Amplatz Extra Stiff
*Amplatz Extra Stiff



Revision as of 21:29, 6 December 2021

Z-Med Inflation Chart
Other Balloons Inflation Chart

An atrial Septostomy is performed in the setting of ECMO when there is a concern that Left Atrial 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.

Equipment:

Open:

  • Amplatz Super Stiff 1cm
  • .032 x 260J
  • 5fr. MPA2
  • 8.5fr. SL1
  • Manifold to measure LA pressure
  • Sheath based on balloon size (See chart)
  • Presto indeflator
  • 0-Prolene


Standby:

  • 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, and chart above.
  • Have a 22 Tyshak nucleus on standby for Spies and Daniels



Approved: MD initials MM/YY