An Inexpensive Cardiac Bypass Cannulation Simulator: Facing Challenges of Modern Training Matthew P. Schiralli, MD, George L. Hicks, MD, Ron E. Angona, CCP, James J. Gangemi, MD The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Volume 89, Issue 6, Pages 2056-2057 (June 2010) DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.07.046 Copyright © 2010 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Top pan with lined holes and weather stripping on top rail. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2010 89, 2056-2057DOI: (10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.07.046) Copyright © 2010 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Full top pan assembly with brad connectors, rubber band, and red plastic bag supported by bottom pan. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2010 89, 2056-2057DOI: (10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.07.046) Copyright © 2010 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 The infusion set-up includes: 2 bags of saline (1 L bags), 1 quick prime, a ¼-inch “Y” connector, ¼-inch tubing, two 3/8-inch × ¼-inch reducers, two 3/8-inch “Y” connectors, and 3/8-inch tubing. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2010 89, 2056-2057DOI: (10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.07.046) Copyright © 2010 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Fig 4 Fully pressurized heart. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2010 89, 2056-2057DOI: (10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.07.046) Copyright © 2010 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions