Septostomy

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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: Daniels

• Indiflator
• Naked 3 port manifold for LA pressure

* NEW - Baylis Transseptal

• VersaCross system
• Grounding pad

STANDBY!

• SL1 TransSeptal sheath
• Large curve Baylis needle
• Baylis cable

• .032 X 260 “J” wire
• Amplatz SuperStiff 1cm Tip 260cm

• 5F MPA2

Equipment: Spies

• Indiflator
• Naked 3 port manifold for LA pressure
• Amplatz SuperStiff 1cm Tip 260cm

• 5F MPA2

* NEW - Baylis Transseptal

• VersaCross system
• Grounding pad

STANDBY!

• SL1 TransSeptal sheath
• Large curve Baylis needle
• Baylis cable

• .032 X 260 “J” wire

Procedure requires Baylis

• Baylis generator
• 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

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Approved: MD initials MM/YY