Survey of Perfusion Practices & Correlations with AKI

VCSQI-MCSQI Perfusion Practice Survey

The members of the VCSQI and MCSQI are conducting a brief survey to assess Perfusion Practices in Virginia and Maryland's Adult Cardiac Surgery Programs. Results of the survey may offer the opportunity to give a perspective of the differences in perfusion practices across programs and offer a unique way to standardize care.

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

Organization

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* 2. What is the prime volume of a normal circuit (don't subtract for RAP, do include cardioplegia circuit volume)?

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* 3. Do you use mannitol in your prme?

Removed for renal failure patients

Yes, How much (gm)?

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* 4. What crystalloid do you prime with?

Lactated Ringers

Plasmalyte A

0.9% Saline

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Do you perform Retrograde Autologous Priming?

Yes