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Opthalmic/Otic Medication
Rectal/vaginal medication
IM/SQ medication
IV push medications
IVPB medications
Continuous infusions
PPN
TPN

Perfusionist

Please rate your experience / frequency within the last year

0 = No Experience / Observed Only

1 = Limited Experience / Rarely Done (<6 times/year)

2 = May Need Some Review / Occasionally Done (1 - 2 times/month)

3 = Experienced / Frequently Done (daily or weekly)

AGE OF PATIENTS CARED FOR

Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler/Preschool (13 months to 5 years)
School Age Child/adolescent (6 years to 18 years)
Young Adults/Middle Adult (19 years to 64 years)
Older Adults/Elderly (65+ years)

GENERAL SKILLS

Standard Precautions
Isolation Precautions
Pediatric Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest
Adult Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest
Crash Carts
Defibrillators
Care of Patient in Restraints
Pain Management
Automated Med Dispensing Systems
Care Planning & Discharge Planning
Patient/Family Education
Electronic Documentation
Patient Head to Toe Assessment
Dressing Changes
Knowledge of Normal Serum Lab Values
Obtaining Cultures (Blood, Sputum, Swab)
Administration of Blood & Blood Products
PCA Pumps
Infusion Pump
Calculate mcg/min and mcg/kg/min
Titrating Medications

KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF

Sedatives
Analgesics
Propofol
Epinephrine
Vasopressin
Amiodarone
TPA
Atropine
Bretylol
Bumex
Digoxin
Dopamine
Dobutrex
Heparin Drip (Precautions & Maintenance)
Inderal
Inocor
Isuprel
Lidocaine
Neosynephrine/Nipride
Nitroglycerin
Pronestyl
Titrate Morphine
Thrombolytic Agents
Magnesium Sulfate
Versed
Prep/Titration of Emergency Drugs

CARDIAC GENERAL SKILLS

Interpretation of 12 lead EKG
Interpretation of Arrhythmias
Defibrillation/Cardioversion
Permanent Pacemaker
Temporary Pacemaker
AICD
Interpretation of Hemodynamic Monitoring
Art-Line (Transducer set-up, D/C)
Swan-Ganz (Transducer set-up, D/C)
Balloon Pump (IABP)
SVO2 Monitoring
Sheath Removal
Interpretation of Cardiac Enzymes

CARDIAC -Care of Patient With:

Aneurysm
Acute MI/Unstable Angina
CHF
Cardiogenic/Hypovolemic Shock
Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery
Pre/Post Cardiac Cath
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Heart Transplant

RESPIRATORY GENERAL SKILLS

Establishing an Airway
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Chest Tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac)
Pulse Oximetry
Interpretation of ABG
Drawing ABG Blood Sample from Art-Line
Use of IPPB
Suctioning

VASCULAR GENERAL SKILLS

Peripheral Pulses
Dopplers
Peripheral IV Insertion, Care and Maintenance
Assisting with Insertion of Central Lines
Care and Maintenance of Central Lines
Assist with IV Cutdown

OTHER

Care of Oncology Patient
Chemotherapy Administration
Care of Patient with Burns
Care of Patient with HIV/AIDS
Hyperbaric Oxygenation
Suicide Precautions
Post Mortem Cares

PERFUSIONIST SKILLS

Patient identification
Procedure confirmation
Blood type, antibodies confirmed
Allergies checked
Blood bank number confirmed
Medical record number confirmed
Chart review
Components checked for package integrity/expiration
Equipment clean
Heat exchanger(s) leak-tested
Occlusion(s) set
Speed controls operational
Flow meter
Rollers, Pump Head & Holder Checks
Servoregulated connections
Cardioplegia-System Checks
Knowledge of Gas line(s) and filer connection
Gas exhaust
Flow meter / gas blender operational
Hoses leak-free
Anesthetic gas scavenge line
Alarms operational
Arterial filter / bubble trap debubbled
Vent(s) tested
Venous line occluder(s) calibrated and tested
Devices securely attached
Cardiotomy positive-pressure relief valve
Negative- pressure relief valve
Vacuum regulator
Circuit / patient temperature probes
Pressure transducers
Inline sensors
Oxygen analyzer
Oxygen analyzer
Water source(s)
Temperature range(s)
Water lines
Tubing clamps
Drugs available and properly labeled
Solutions
Blood products
Sampling syringes / laboratory tubes
Anesthetic vaporizer
Vaporizer
Hand cranks
Duplicate circuit components / hardware
Emergency lighting / flashlight
Emergent restart of Bypass
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