Cardiovascular perfusion open house slated for Feb. 11

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Cardiovascular perfusion open house slated for Feb. 11

The College of Health Profession is hosting a Cardiovascular Perfusion Open House from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Atrium of the College of Health Professions Building A.

The public is invited to come and learn about the new Perfusion Simulation Center that places the College of Health Professions (CHP) in the forefront of perfusion education. The CHP faculty believe that a comprehensive approach to simulation training is necessary to prepare the future leaders of our profession. The new perfusion simulation operating room in CHP incorporates three unique methods to improve safety during cardiopulmonary bypass. The primary perfusion simulator “Orpheus” is a computer driven simulation integrated with the mechanical connections to the heart-lung machine which allow for real time operative procedures and perfusion incidents. The second component is an EDAC microemboli detection system which is used to monitor microemboli and reduce the risk for neurological injury following bypass. The third component, the PDS data acquisition system, collects information regarding the conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass and is used for quality control, research and electronic record documentation. Perfusion training in the operating room relies on debriefing at the end of the surgical procedure because patient care requirements often take priority during the procedure. A high fidelity simulator allows for both coaching and debriefing. Multiple opportunities are available to demonstrate desired responses to standardized clinical situations. This promotes student confidence while developing critical judgment skills. The number of opportunities for this type of clinical training would take years to accomplish if relying on clinical operative cases alone. The long term goals for the simulation facility are to use it for team building exercises, conduct national continuing education programs in perfusion safety, and study the role of simulation in improving the educational experience and patient safety related outcomes.

Friday, Feb. 5, 2010

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