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Cardiac Surgery Hand Off Script
Anesthesia Provider: “Is every ready for hand off?”
Primary Nurse and ICU Staff: “Yes”
All: Silence
[Mr./Mrs.] _ is a year old [male/female] who underwent a _ with Dr. _ today. Presenting symptoms include . [His/Her] past medical history of significant for _.
Induction was [uneventful/eventful due to ]. Intubation was [easy/moderate/difficult]. We used _ to intubate. Vascular access includes _ and was [uncomplicated/complicated by ] Pre-bypass period was [uncomplicated/complicated by ].
Separation from bypass required [inotropic support/pacing/mechanical support/minimal support].
The patient has [ventricular pacing wires/atrial pacing wires/both/none].
Post-bypass transesophageal echocardiogram revealed .
Current medications infusing includes [vasopressors/inotropes/sedation/insulin/TXA].
Ventilation post bypass was [acceptable/complicated by _]. ABG was [within normal limits/significant for ]. Chest tubes are . Are they hooked to suction? [RN: “Yes”]
Estimate blood loss was _.
Total volume administered includes [PRBCs/FFP/Crystalloid/Albumin/Cell Saver].
Hemoconcentration was _.
Total urine output was . We left the operating room at _. This patient [is/is not] a fast-track candidate and [received/did not receive] nerve blocks. My biggest concern for this patient is ___.
[LVADs – State last parameters and any right ventricular concerns/suck down events/volume status].
Are there any questions?
