notions about the pharmacology of vasoactive, inotropic, vasodilator, vasoconstrictor, antiarrhythmic drugs, their use in the surgical field, indication and side effects, their use in weaning from extracorporeal circulation. Indications and contraindications to transfusions, techniques for saving blood derivative drugs, management of coagulation and anticoagulant drugs in the perioperative period. Renal failure and purification techniques
Course Prerequisites
none
Teaching Methods
frontal lesson with slides
Assessment Methods
none
Texts
scientific articles
Contents
Anemia and transfusions: guidelines, indications and complications Blood and blood product saving techniques Perioperative anticoagulation and coagulation management protocols with a view to saving blood products. Pharmacology of vasoactive drugs: inotropes, vasodilators, vasoconstrictors, management of vasoplegic syndrome, arrhythmias, weaning from extracorporeal circulation Acute renal failure and extrarenal purification techniques.
